The Final Countdown

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  Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me; declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure; Isaiah 46:9 WEB
  
  During a sci-fi night at our house, we watched some heroes frantically trying to disarm a bomb that was quickly counting down to zero. 10, 9, 8, 7, it looked like certain death for our friends, but suddenly the timer stopped at one. Then I thought, Ah, it always stops at one! All of the drama, fear and panic was a waste of energy, though it was exciting.
  
  We often wrestle with things like this in our mind, silently. Even while others are talking to us, we will be mulling over the pending disaster that we just know is coming and is right around the corner. God is the only one that sees your end from the beginning. He knows what is coming and how to prepare you for it.
  
  So many times in my life, I have worried about what was coming. I could see the timer counting down to the deadline and the closer that it got, the more nervous that I became. Every time, God came through, and it never got to zero. If it did, it turned out to be nothing. Once after being out of work for several months, as we were packing to move out of our home, He spoke to me. By the end of the week I had the best job that I ever had and all of our bills were paid for the month. Once again, it never got to zero.
  
  That fear that we carry in the back of our mind, the one that will destroy everything that we know, it is not gonna happen. Though it looks terrifying and there appears no way to avoid it, the timer will stop at one. It will never happen. It will not take place. God will defuse the entire situation. Dont give up yet because He has not given up on you.
  
  Prayer: Father I pray that you bring a peace over my mind today. Touch me with Your presence and let me know that I am not alone. I look to You for protection and provision. Remember me Lord, in Jesus name I pray.