Anxiety is at an all-time high. Most of us are somewhere between worried and very anxious about the economy, world events, our families, and the future. And if we are honest, even our faith does not always silence the fear.

But here is the truth: God has never abandoned his people on the journey. Just as he led Israel through the wilderness with a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night, he promises to go with us now and always. That presence did not depart from the people then, and through the Holy Spirit, it does not depart from us today.

Jesus reminded us in Matthew 6 to seek first the kingdom of God, trusting that he holds what we cannot control. The key to shifting from anxiety to assurance is knowing that wherever you are going, God is going with you.