Biblical Answer

Making Peace with Your New Reality

Making peace with your new reality can be a challenging task, especially when it seems barren and uncertain. However, the Bible offers guidance on how to navigate such situations and find peace in the midst of chaos. One key principle is to look up and receive the quiet contentment of the Lord Jesus (Hebrews 12:2). This means setting your heart on what He wants and thinking His thoughts, rather than adopting the world's perspective. By doing so, you can begin to experience peace and fulfillment that cannot be taught in a book, but must be experienced.

Another crucial aspect of making peace with your new reality is to build your hope on God. No matter how many things seem to be pressing in on you, be determined to push them aside and look to Him (Psalm 62:5). This requires standing back from your natural hissings and frettings, and coming in out of the wind (Psalm 55:22). It may take moments at first, but from those moments, the new sort of life will begin to spread through you. As the Bible says, "If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you" (John 15:7).

To make peace with your new reality, it's essential to cultivate a habit of meditation on God's Word. As Joshua 1:8 says, "Meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success." By remaining quiet and keeping your eyes fixed on God, you can find peace and guidance in the midst of uncertainty. As the Psalmist says, "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes" (Psalm 37:7). By following these principles, you can make peace with your new reality and find the peace and fulfillment that comes from trusting in God.