Keep Calm in Chaotic Moments
By Meg Bucher
“ There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.” - 1 John 4:18 (ESV)
“How was your day?!” I routinely asked my two daughters as they flung open the car doors and clamored with chatter. My older daughter suddenly became serious as she set her book bag down and clicked her seatbelt.
“My head really hurts…” and that’s when I caught sight of blood dripping down my sweet girl's face.
I admit I reacted rather loudly, which sent her calm demeanor into a frantic set of questions. “What -what is it- is it bad- can you see it?”
As we prayed on the way to the ER, I knew I needed to lessen the emotions in the car with a dose of calm. I prayed out loud, asking God to bring us peace and thanking him for being a good, loving God. And he was there in the car that day, as our evening was re-routed from dance class to the ER. It was pretty bad. A staple in the head bad. As I look back on that day, I'm so thankful that God gave me the clarity I needed to speak peaceful, truthful words to my girls.
1 John 4:18 reminds us why fear is unnecessary. Christ conquered it. What is there to be afraid of, when our God is bigger than all of our fears? Our reactions in frightful seasons say a lot about what we believe about Jesus. When fear threatens to snatch our focus, we need to steer our thoughts to a solid plan of action.
Here are three steps to take to stay calm in chaotic moments.
First, take control of the initial reaction. Somewhere in that heart of hers, my girl found the courage to pick herself back up off of the floor after her head slammed into the metal fire extinguisher box, and muster up enough composure to make it to the car pick line. Likewise, when panic hits our hearts, we must take control of the reaction and replace it with calm action.
Second, get to safe arms, fast. In my daughter, that was me in the car pick up line, right outside. She knows she can count on me to rescue her. It’s our goal, as parents, to eventually point that bridge right to God. Likewise, when chaos rains around you, run fast to Him before your feelings make you frantic.
Third, trust our circumstances in the hands of Love. My daughter sat on the ER bed with her legs crossed, patiently waiting for the medicine-laced cottonball atop her head to numb the hurt. When the time came to put the staple in, she just wanted my hand. Likewise, when we realize our lives are in God’s hands, we start to understand that He will get us through anything…even if it’s home to Him.
New hardware in place, she looked at the doctor and asked,
“Can I dance with this in my head?”
“Well, sure,” he answered …“when is dance?”
“Right now,” she stated matter of factly, “I’m late.”
Today, meditate on the truth that perfect love casts out fear. Decide today to recite this verse to yourself the next time fear begins to creep in and chaos tries to derail your faith.
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10/24/2025
Let us repent and humble our hearts before Him that He might come and heal our land!
10/23/2025
“I shall not want” because God, as a good shepherd, will ensure I have everything I need.
10/22/2025
More than ever before, we have an amazing opportunity to rekindle an earnestness for the Word of God.
10/21/2025
This devotional explores the idea that true value and worth come not from our own abilities or talents, but from the Master who can transform our lives through His power. By sharing a powerful story about a violinist and his Stradivarius, Jack Graham reveals how God can take our "broken" lives and turn them into beautiful music in His hands.
10/20/2025
How do we face each day without worry and fear? What is the answer to our anxious thoughts? I don’t want to give you a pat answer here. But I’m going to give you the only one I’ve found helpful. Prayer.
10/19/2025
Wouldn't it have been more 'user-friendly' to create many paths leading to eternity with Him?
10/18/2025
Here are just 10 of the supernatural ways the Holy Spirit wants to empower you today.
10/17/2025
Raising kids is unpredictable.
10/16/2025
Worry is one way the enemy robs us of enjoying the fruitful life Jesus spoke of.
10/15/2025
Suffering can be an extension of God’s goodness when it is viewed from the perspective of God and eternity.
10/14/2025
Forgiveness and cleansing are very different things.
10/13/2025
There are many people who choose to retreat and regress into the pain of yesterday because they’re controlled by their fear instead of by God’s guidance.
10/12/2025
All temptation is common. The Bible promises us that we will be able to withstand temptation through the power of the Holy Spirit.
10/11/2025
The Bible teaches that fearing God is not about being afraid, but rather standing in awe of his majesty and power. By having a high view of God, we can find strength and hope in his steadfast love, rather than relying on our own human abilities or resources.
10/10/2025
As God is reflected in the face of Jesus, so you can reflect Him, too.
10/09/2025
Even though God didn't cause our pain, he will refine us through it.
10/08/2025
We may feel like God could never forgive us, but like Abraham, we must believe God’s promise of grace.
10/07/2025
Did you know every time you ignore His urging, your heart may be hardening towards the Lord?
10/06/2025
Hebrews 4:12 reminds us that the Bible is living and active, reaching the hidden places of our hearts. Are you letting God’s Word search and renew you today?
10/05/2025
We need wisdom to walk in this world. I find it in First Corinthians chapters 8-10.
10/04/2025
He may not answer immediately in the direct way that we want Him to, but let’s not count out that fact that He might…and then miss it!
10/03/2025
In listening to Jesus we learn what love is, and how we get to know Love.
10/02/2025
Our lives should be saturated with this one, overarching goal: to meet Jesus. He has already introduced himself to you in his Word. I hope you will continue to meet him there.
10/01/2025
As Christians, our financial generosity is a key indicator of spiritual maturity, and the Bible offers numerous teachings on this topic, with nearly half of Jesus' parables focusing on money. By letting go of control and embracing a spirit of giving, we can discover the secret to contentment and build treasures in heaven that will last forever.
September 202509/30/2025
God's love for His church is boundless and unwavering, speaking "gracious and comforting words" that bring hope and courage to those who fear Him. Despite the rod of chastening, God's heart remains warm towards His people, reminding us that He counts each individual child as thoroughly as if they were the only one He ever made or loved.
09/29/2025
It's easy to read through the first half of Exodus like a storybook. And then comes the latter half - covenants and law, rules and instruction. It seems so antiquated. What are we to make of all this?
09/28/2025
Here and now, in the midst of the “lonely,” the Lord is worthy to be praised.
09/27/2025
Imagine what could be if the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is what we proclaimed to everyone. Imagine what could be if grace drove our entire lives and if it’s what we wished for each and every person.
09/26/2025
Before the Fall, Adam and Eve had a sense of belonging. But after the Fall they felt rejected, experiencing a need to belong.
09/25/2025
When you were dead, He made you alive!
09/24/2025
One of God’s names is Jehovah Jireh which means the Lord will provide, not the Lord might provide.
09/23/2025
We may not feel worthy of God’s call, but nevertheless, He makes us complete.
09/22/2025
We can trust God to bless our time of rest and make us effective when we return work.
09/21/2025
God became flesh to accomplish your redemption. Have you accepted His gift of salvation?
09/20/2025
When our temptations feel overpowering, God provides the way out.
09/19/2025
Saying yes to God requires a deliberate decision to trust Him and reject the lies of the enemy, as well as having faith in His promises and purposes. By embracing this mindset, individuals can overcome their fears and doubts, and take bold steps towards their calling, trusting that God is working all things for their good.
09/17/2025
Following the Teacher will occasionally run counter to the world around us.
09/16/2025
As with any fruit, we won’t see it and enjoy it right away.
09/15/2025
We want the cliff notes. Cut-to-the-chase—make it short—dumb it down. We’ve lost sight of the holiness, sanctity, and accuracy of the Word of God in order to bring His Word down to our level of understanding, without the help of the Spirit of God.
09/14/2025
Only God can bring hope to the hopeless, and fearlessness to those who fear.
09/13/2025
Below are five ways to cooperate with the Holy Spirit to help lead your children to faith in Jesus Christ.
09/12/2025
I love how the Lord employed unlikely people to do extraordinary things.
09/11/2025
God, in His faithfulness, walks through the wilderness with us.
09/10/2025
Trouble will come, but so will refuge for those have set their hearts on Christ.
09/09/2025
For Paul, peace was a real and enduring reality in his life, despite his pain.
09/08/2025
God allows things to happen in life that don’t make sense to us…but they do make sense to Him.
09/07/2025
I made a decision years ago not to let bitterness consume me. Some days, it’s hard… really hard. Some days, it’s a challenge to remember the forgiveness He pours out on me, the forgiveness I’m expected to give others. But it’s the right way, the best way, the only way.
09/05/2025
God's Word is powerful, living, and active.
09/04/2025
The thing that God was trying to communicate was that He wanted our dependence to be on Him.
09/03/2025
There is a word in the Bible that I’m so glad is there. I’ve come back to it again and again over the years. I have said many times, “Yeah! That’s the word for it. That’s what I’m feeling right now.”
09/02/2025
If you, like multitudes of others, believe not choosing God’s way is choosing your own way, you are misinformed.
09/01/2025
Like physical fruit needs time to grow, the fruit of the Spirit will not ripen in our lives overnight.
August 202508/31/2025
As Christians, we often struggle with setting our affections on earthly things, but Philippians 3:17-20 reminds us that our true citizenship is in heaven and our ultimate hope lies there. By knowing this truth and prioritizing the kingdom of God, we can live a life of joy and faithfulness, even in the midst of tension between our earthly and heavenly responsibilities.
08/30/2025
So what is rebellion, where does it come from, and do I need to be concerned?
08/29/2025
We may not know the things that are happening in the supernatural as well as the natural realm.
08/28/2025
Jesus’ disciples were way out in the sea, and Jesus was on the shore. But He saw them toiling and rowing. He never took His eyes off them.
08/27/2025
God is my portion when I don’t have enough.
08/26/2025
When called by God to do hard things, we can cross our arms in defiance, or, we can humbly accept the command.
08/24/2025
God's love for humanity is unwavering, demonstrated by His willingness to sacrifice Jesus Christ for those who believe in Him. This devotional explores the truth that God's love and acceptance are not dependent on human actions or performance, but rather through faith in Christ.
08/23/2025
Prayer is so important when fighting temptation that Jesus told the disciples to do it twice in the same evening.
08/22/2025
When life is draining and there seems to be no time or place to rest, these words are reassuring.
08/21/2025
The beautiful thing about the real-life game of hide-and-seek is that the seeker is always the winner.
08/20/2025
Here are four ways I’ve been learning to include prayer into my daily life.
08/19/2025
Forgiven people should be forgiving people.
08/18/2025
When we come to pray, we trust Him to answer in the way of His choice, not ours.
08/17/2025
God has a plan for each and every one of us. An individual plan that’s based on our unique bents, gifts, and needs. Looking into another’s life and pining away for what they have steals the joy away from the blessings He’s chosen to give us.
08/16/2025
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.
08/15/2025
Here are 4 verses that undeniably describe the Trinity.
08/13/2025
Having a heart after God means that we desire to know His righteousness and are committed to walk in His ways.
08/12/2025
The Bible teaches that believers are not passive observers in God's kingdom, but rather partners working together with the Lord to accomplish His mission on earth. By recognizing and utilizing their unique spiritual gifts, Christians can tap into God's power and become effective servants of the Kingdom, bringing forth acts of service and reflecting God's glory forever.
08/11/2025
Whenever possible, our advocacy should be paired with relationships in order to ensure our words are marked by love.
08/10/2025
As people everywhere strive to find happiness, we can look to the Scriptures and know what it really means to be happy.
08/09/2025
As believers, making decisions can be daunting, but God's sovereignty and His Word offer comfort and guidance. By seeking wisdom in Scripture, praying for discernment, and seeking counsel from others, we can trust that God will use our choices to bring glory to Himself.
08/08/2025
When facing life's overwhelming challenges, God's presence, plan, and power can give you the courage to persevere. By embracing these biblical truths, you can find strength in knowing that God is with you, has a plan for your life, has overcome the world through Jesus, cannot separate us from his love, and will strengthen you through His salvation.
08/07/2025
As Christians, we are called to engage in spiritual warfare, but understanding the enemy's tactics and our own armor is crucial for victory. By recognizing Satan's limitations, being aware of his attacks on our imagination, and knowing how he works with the world and flesh, we can prepare ourselves to fight the good fight of faith and emerge as more than conquerors in Jesus Christ.
08/06/2025
Over time, it becomes a habit that is easily repeated. Even better, it will soon become the best and most productive part of your day.
08/05/2025
One of the names of God is Jehovah Rohi. It speaks of a Good Shepherd.
08/04/2025
Of all the beautiful promises in the Bible, a guarantee of our physical safety isn’t one of them.
08/03/2025
Sometimes the things we cling to most are the very things that hinder our walk.
08/02/2025
We are capable through the Spirit living in us to defeat selfishness!
08/01/2025
The Book of Ruth, one of the smallest books in the Bible, holds profound lessons for our lives today, including God's love and acceptance of all people regardless of race or status, the equal importance of men and women in His eyes, and the power of small actions to achieve great plans. By studying Ruth's story, we can discover a deeper understanding of God's plan for us, including the promise of redemption through Jesus Christ.
