A Norvell Note
May 11, 2025 – Vol. 29 No. 17
Don’t Let This Rattle You.
“Don’t let this rattle you. You trust God, don’t you? Trust me.” (John 14:1)
These are simple words Jesus speaks to comfort His disciples, knowing their world is about to change dramatically. We need to hear these simple words often, as we live in uncertain times when our world can change dramatically in a heartbeat.
Your portfolio shrinks as the stock market takes another significant drop. “Don’t let this rattle you.”
You receive the dreaded letter of rejection from the college of your dreams. “Don’t let this rattle you.”
You don’t get the promotion that you feel you deserve. “Don’t let this rattle you.”
The test reveals that your dad has Alzheimer’s. “Don’t let this rattle you.”
These are simple words that may sound empty, but the power of the statement comes from what follows: trust. Trust God. Trust Jesus.
When your world is falling apart, trust God.
When you don’t know the next step to take, trust God.
When you are confused and afraid and don’t know what to do, trust.
Simple words for difficult times. “Don’t let this rattle you. Trust God.
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