This has been a very difficult time for our country financially, not only the United States, but many countries around the world. Financial woes on such a grand scale affect everyone even down to family maintenance.
Then there are those who are dealing with difficult physical conditions and families who are in the midst of crisis situations as well. In all things we know that God is in charge and we who are His have His words of encouragement. For He is at work in our lives to make us holy for He is Holy!

Proverbs 3:23-26 tells us,
"Then you will walk in your way securely; And your foot will not stumble; When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
Do not be afraid of sudden fear,
Nor the onslaught of the wicked when it comes; For the Lord is your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught."
(This section of Proverbs is speaking of the benefits of wisdom. Read
vs.13-26)

The safety of the righteous is assured:
"His heart is upheld, he will not fear." Psalm 112:8

"He will not allow your foot to slip;
He who keeps you will not slumber." Psalm 121:3

"But he who listens to me [Wisdom] shall live securely, And shall be at ease from the dread of evil." Proverbs 1:33 (My [ ] )

As for being afraid:
"The Lord is my light and my salvation'
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life;
Of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27:1

"The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.
What can man do to me?" Psalm 118:6

"Let your character be free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, 'I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,' so that we confidently say, 'The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?'" Hebrews 13:5-6

This being so, we can have that sweet sleep that only confidence in God can
bring:
" I will both lie down in peace and sleep; For you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8

Though there may be troubled times ahead, we know the Lord is in control.
Let us see this as an opportunity to come to know Christ Jesus in a much greater measure.

I close with one of my reassuring portions of Scripture and I know that you know it well, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7

Thank You Lord for loving us. How grateful we are that we can rest safely in Your loving care. We love and adore You! Be glorified, Lord, in and through these lives that are Yours. Amen