He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.
PSALM 91:15 NIV

When troubles assail you, do you envision the most negative outcomes to your challenges? Perhaps it starts by wondering what will happen, but quickly deteriorates to imagining the very worst. Subsequently, your situation seems more severe than it really is.

But friend, realize that God has never been out of control over His creation for one fraction of a second since the beginning of time. Recognizing and accepting His sovereignty is vital for your inner peace—it means that nothing related to you is beyond His watchful eye and loving care.

God is your Protector. He is responsible for carrying out His purposes for you and meeting your needs as you obey Him. No matter what happens, the Lord has a plan to bless you and reward you in eternity. This means everything you experience—even the “bad” things—He will turn for your good if you’ll trust Him as your sovereign Lord. Therefore, stop imagining the worst. Instead, praise your Savior for always giving you His very best.

Father, You are in control—always. Thank You that nothing can touch my life apart from Your loving care, amen.

In His presence . . . praise Him for His sovereign care.

Stanley, Dr. Charles F. (2014-11-11). Every Day in His Presence (p. 299).