It’s been a challenging year. A global pandemic, racial unrest and misunderstanding, harsh political rhetoric, and a lot of division. Hurricanes, flooding, and fires. And on top of all that, each of us has our own personal struggles to deal with. At times it may feel overwhelming. But you can be confident that God is still in charge and still in control. He loves us and He is there for us in the midst of every challenge we face.
 
But you can be confident that God is still in charge and still in control.
 
Because I believe in the sovereignty of God, my faith affirms that He allowed these struggles to get our spiritual attention. When God allows a divine disruption, that means it is time for a divine reset. 
 
When our lives feel out of control, it can be a wake-up call—a reminder that even when it may not seem like it, God is in control. And He is trying to get our attention. He is not interested in a pledge of allegiance to a nation; He is interested in a pledge of allegiance to Him. He uses even the most negative events for His purposes. 
 
He uses even the most negative events for His purposes. 
 
Sometimes we can’t understand or make sense of what is going on. Sometimes everything seems unfair. Sometimes even if you pray without ceasing, it can seem as if heaven remains silent. Sometimes everything seems dark.
 
In times like these, we have to learn we can trust God—even in the dark.
 
Check out more from Dr. Tony Evans @tonyevans.org

About The Author

Dr. Tony Evans

Dr. Tony Evans is one of the country’s most respected leaders in evangelical circles. As a pastor, teacher, author and speaker, he serves the body of Christ through his unique ability to communicate complex theological truths through simple, yet profound, illustrations. While addressing the practical issues of today, Dr. Evans is known as a relevant expositor. New and veteran pastors alike regard him as a pastor of pastors and a father in the faith.


At the heart of this vision is the use of church and school partnerships to effect spiritual and social change in communities. Dr. Evans’ church and school outreach philosophy has been attributed as a catalyst for former President George W. Bush’s Faith Based Initiative, which was his first formal act of office. Dr. Evans seeks to train churches, schools and volunteers in this philosophy, as well as in the functional practicalities, through the National Church Adopt-A-School Initiative which is a ministry underneath the umbrella of The Urban Alternative.


Dr. Evans serves as president of The Urban Alternative, a national ministry that seeks to restore hope and transform lives through the proclamation and the application of the Word of God. His daily radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard on more than 850 radio outlets throughout the United States and in more than 80 countries.


Dr. Evans has written numerous books and booklets including his legacy work, Oneness Embraced, as well as his vision work, The Kingdom Agenda. Some of his most recent books includes, Kingdom Man, A Moment For Your Soul, Marriage Matters, and Victory in Spiritual Warfare.



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