Anchored in Faith: Finding God in a World of Chaos

There is an uneasiness that lingers in the hearts of many today. It’s not just the news headlines, the constant political battles, or the weight of global conflict—it’s the feeling that something deeper is off balance. Society is changing at an overwhelming pace, and with every shift, it seems as though the very foundation we once stood on is becoming less stable. Fear, anger, and division are spreading like wildfire, and it’s easy to feel lost in the middle of it all. The question that echoes in so many hearts is this: Where do we turn when the world feels like it’s falling apart?

There is a heaviness in the air these days, a weight that seems to press down on our souls with every headline, every divisive argument, and every heartbreaking image of war and suffering. The world feels different—less stable, less kind, less hopeful. It’s easy to feel lost, to feel like we are drifting in an ocean of uncertainty with no land in sight.

Maybe you’ve felt it too. That deep, aching feeling that something isn’t right. The unease that creeps in when you think about the future, the frustration when it seems like nothing is getting better, the exhaustion of trying to make sense of a world that feels more broken than ever. The kind of exhaustion that isn't just physical but spiritual—the weight of too much worry, too much fear, too much noise. It’s in moments like these that the enemy whispers his most dangerous lies: You are alone. God has abandoned you. There is no hope.

But those are lies.

God has not left. He has not turned His back on us. He has not abandoned His creation. He is still here, still working, still holding all things together—even when we cannot see it.

When we look at the world around us, it’s easy to wonder where God is. Why does He allow suffering? Why does injustice seem to prevail? Why does it feel like darkness is winning? These are not new questions. Humanity has wrestled with them for centuries, and the Bible is full of men and women who cried out to God in their desperation, asking these very same things.

King David, known as a man after God’s own heart, wrote in Psalm 13: “How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?” Job, a righteous man who lost everything, questioned why God allowed his suffering. Even Jesus, in His moment of greatest agony, cried out, “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?”

God is not afraid of our questions. He is not distant from our suffering. He does not turn away from our pain. The truth is, even when the world seems like it is spiraling into chaos, He is still in control. The problem is that we often expect Him to move in ways that fit our understanding. We want instant answers. We want clear signs. We want God to fix everything right now. But God’s ways are higher than ours, and His timeline is not dictated by human impatience.

One of the greatest deceptions in today’s world is the idea that political leaders hold the key to peace, morality, or salvation. It is dangerous to place our faith in human leaders as if they are divine, as if they alone can fix what is broken.

Politics has become an idol for many, a false god that people turn to for security, for answers, for hope. Some look at their chosen leaders with near-religious devotion, believing that if the "right" person is in power, then everything will be okay. Others look at their political opponents with hatred, treating them as if they are the embodiment of evil itself.

But God is clear: No human leader is God. No political system is the Kingdom of Heaven. No government can replace Him.

Psalm 146:3 warns us, “Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save.”

Throughout history, kingdoms have risen and fallen. Nations have come and gone. Rulers have declared themselves as saviors, only for time to reveal their failures. Every empire that once seemed invincible is now nothing more than ruins and history books. Because no matter how powerful a leader may seem, they are temporary. Only God is eternal.

Jesus never aligned Himself with political power. When He walked the earth, many expected Him to overthrow the Roman government and establish a political kingdom. But He made it clear: “My kingdom is not of this world.” (John 18:36)

Jesus did not come to save people through a government. He came to save people through His sacrifice.

This is not to say that politics are unimportant or that we should be passive about justice. But we must never mistake earthly power for divine authority. We must never allow politics to divide us so deeply that we forget who we truly serve.

The world tells us to panic, to take sides, to be consumed by fear and anger. But what does God tell us?

Jesus said in John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

The peace of the world is fragile. It depends on circumstances, on human agreements, on things going a certain way. But the peace of God? It transcends all understanding. It is the kind of peace that allows us to stand firm even when everything around us is falling apart.

That does not mean we ignore the pain of the world. It does not mean we close our eyes to injustice or pretend that everything is fine. But it does mean that we do not have to carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. God never asked us to. He asks us to trust Him. To surrender our fear, our frustration, our helplessness, and to rest in the truth that He is still in control.

When the disciples were caught in a raging storm, they were terrified. The wind was howling, the waves were crashing, and they believed they were about to die. But where was Jesus? Asleep. Not because He didn’t care, but because He had no reason to fear. When He woke, He simply spoke: “Peace, be still.” And the storm obeyed.

How often do we forget that this same Jesus is in our boat? How often do we panic, convinced that the storm is bigger than our Savior? But if He can calm the wind and the waves, can He not also calm the storms in our hearts?

The world is desperate for hope, and as followers of Christ, we have the privilege of carrying that hope forward. We were never called to conform to the anger and fear of the world. Instead, we are called to be set apart, to love in a way that is radical, to forgive in a way that seems illogical, to extend grace when it is undeserved.

Now more than ever, the world needs to see the light of Christ shining through His people. Not through political power or aggressive debates, but through the way we live, the way we love, and the way we trust in Him no matter what storms may come.

So, if you feel lost, if you feel tired, if you are struggling to find peace in a world that seems to have none, remember this: God is not absent. He is present. He is near. He is working, even now.

Take a breath. Step away from the noise. Seek Him in the stillness. Let His presence remind you that you are not alone.

The world may feel like it is spinning out of control, but God has not moved. He has not changed. And as long as He is on the throne, we have nothing to fear.