Amidst the Chaos, Go to God

By Marc Massery

Are you worried about the state of the country and the world lately? 

First, we faced the global pandemic, which claimed the lives of thousands of Americans. During the nationwide lockdown that lasted more than two months, we all experienced the stress of being cooped up at home, unable to gather with family and friends, unable to go to work, and unable to attend religious services. As a result of the lockdown, the country has been rocked by economic hardship. The unemployment rate has reached an unprecedented high. If you haven’t been affected financially yourself, you’re bound to know someone who has been. 

Then, just as many states throughout the country started to end the lockdown toward the end of May, just as the country seemed to be returning to a place of relative normalcy, a disturbing video emerged capturing a white Minneapolis police officer mercilessly kneeling on the neck of a black man named George Floyd, ultimately killing him. The police officer in question has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder. 

Since then, protests condemning the wrongful death of George Floyd have broken out throughout the country. Many were peaceful demonstrations of solidarity. But many were not. Over the weekend, hundreds of cities reported violence and rioting as a result of the protests. Dozens of videos have emerged of protestors burning down buildings, looting stores, vandalizing property, and displaying numerous acts of violence. Many state officials called in the National Guard to try to quell the chaos. For anyone paying attention to the state of the country lately, it’s been hard to keep track of all the disturbing incidents taking place. 

So much has happened these last few months and so much is going on right now that it’s understandable if you’re afraid about the state of the country and the world. But you’re not alone in your fear. Even St. Faustina admitted to feeling overcome by fear at times. She wrote in her Diary:

When I was somewhat overcome by the fear … Jesus said to me, ‘… What are you afraid of? If you are with Me, who will dare touch you? Nevertheless, I am very pleased that you confide your fears to Me, My daughter’ (797). 

If you’re worried about your family, your community, your safety, your job — if you're worried about the future of this country — tell the Lord exactly what’s going on in your heart and mind. He wants to hear all about your worries. Ask Him to bring a sense of peace, calm, and hope back to all of us. 

Amidst this chaos, God still holds everything in the palm of His hand. He is still providentially at work in the midst of everything to bring about the final triumph of His Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Your faith in His providential care for the world can help bring about the peace and calm we desire. 

So, no matter how bad the news have been, no matter how bad things may get, don’t allow your fears to turn into despair. God has a plan for all of us. Go to Him, and He will give you the peace of His protection. The Lord will see us through this crisis and all suffering. Just trust in Him.  

Photo: Photo by munshots on Unsplash

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