There will be moments in our lives that seem like the only answer or option we have will be an epic failure. Many times we allow those moments to define us. We allow fear in, and once it’s in, it comes in like a wrecking ball. Sometimes we get so worried and concerned about it that we find ourselves hurting in our gut; also known as nervous stomach. If you have been able to live a life without this feeling, I’d have to take a step back in shock. As a matter of fact that is sort of what nervous stomach is doing to you, your “gut” is in shock over whatever you are uncertain over. Some like to call it a moment of fight-or-flight. I’m sure you can figure out what that means, but in case you need details with it, basically it’s saying do I take this uncertainty and fight it, or do I flee? Most of the time when we are faced with something that has us so uncertain our first instinct is to flee.

Take that moment when you are faced with a strange dog who is off a leash for example. Fight-or-flight would be next for you. When in that moment you choose flight, a dogs instinct tells him you are fearful. Dogs can actually smell your fear because when we get scared our sweat glands become more active which produces more of a body odor. When that dog senses fear on a human he goes into defense mode and from there it could escalate into an attack. On the flip side of that, if you chose fight you’re choosing not to be fearful and the strange dog should remain relaxed with business continuing as usual.

In the Bible Jesus always spoke in parables, which is a fancy way of saying he spoke in a way of comparison. With that being said, some of you may already understand where I am going with this. If not feel free to keep reading.

In our daily walks we are faced with uncertainty, and we will choose to fight or flee. If you choose to fight, please be sure that your first response is prayer. Staying connected with Christ through prayer may not seem like the most important thing to do in the moment, but it most definitely should be the first thing we do. Because when we choose to fight, we don’t fully understand what we are up against, but God does. When you ask for guidance in that situation, He can see which way to point you. If you choose to flee, that at times is okay too. Sometimes we aren’t spiritually prepared for our battle, so what you do next is vital. Pray. When choosing to flee, you’ve showed your opposition your weakness and believe me when I say they/it/he/she will use that weakness for their/it’s/his/her gain. Remember that ultimately God has a plan, and He can see what you can not. As difficult as it is, don’t let your uncertainty control you, instead, allow God to control it for you.

Prayer: 

God we will forever be faced with situations that have us uncertain, but when we do face those moments we want to fully rely on your knowledge and trust that you work everything out for our good. Give us peace in those moments of fear. When we feel like giving up, give us strength. In Jesus name. -Amen.