Seeking God’s Presence in a Troubling World

As we get older, our fears multiply to a point of omnipresence, and our worries can feel suffocating because of how much of our attention they take. To deal with our anxieties, we often resort to various unhealthy coping mechanisms, which may not rid us of our problems. However, the good news of the gospel emphasizes that we have a God who, like the calming presence of a caring parent, wants to protect us and sustain us through our concerns. Through the story of Elijah and his call to God, we learn the importance of seeking out God’s presence, unplugging from a distracting world, and intentionally withdrawing from troubles to connect with God’s quiet voice that sustains us.