5 Ways to Stay Spiritually Grounded When the Headlines Feel Heavy

Psalm 20:7 says, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.” This verse is one that I meditate on when the news feels heavy on my heart. We easily become overwhelmed by what is being reported, but our hope is not in the schemes of men but in the Lord alone. God’s word reminds us that he is in control; we can trust him even when the chaos of this world is all around us. We have a very short-term memory and need frequent reminders that God protects us, he is our great rescuer, and we can find refuge under the shadow of his wings. Just like the wandering Israelites who so quickly forgot all God had done to save them, we often behave the same way. We quickly forget that God has and will sustain us. Isaiah 31:5 says, “Like birds hovering overhead, the LORD Almighty will shield Jerusalem; he will shield it and deliver it, he will ‘pass over’ it and will rescue it.”There is no headline, agenda, technology, scheme, or disaster that God can’t help us navigate. He will never leave us or forsake us. We must let these truths ground us even in the toughest of circumstances. They are the pillars of our peace and the only way we can stay grounded in a world rushing from one crisis to another. When we need help, God is where we find it, not from social media, Google, or AI. Our hope is in Christ alone.Photo Credit: ©Getty Images/Thomas Jackson