Question 1

Am I wrong to feel restless about my future?

Accepted Answer

Numbers 20:2-13Then Moses raised his hand and struck the rock twice with the staff, . . .Restlessness is wrong and can lead to sin when it is rooted in angry or selfish impatience.1 Samuel 13:8-14Saul replied, “. . . I felt compelled to offer the burnt offering myself before you came.”Restlessness is wrong when we disregard God’s timing in favor of our own because we will probably cut corners and displease God.Ecclesiastes 1:12-13; 12:13-14I devoted myself to search for understanding and to explore by wisdom everything being done under heaven. . . . Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty. God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad.A restless search for truth can lead to a deeper understanding of God and his purposes.

Question 2

How can I find peace?

Accepted Answer

Matthew 11:28Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”Jesus promises his peace to all who come to him in trusting faith.Romans 5:1-2Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.Knowing our eternal destiny—having “peace with God”—gives us ultimate peace and security.Philippians 4:6-7Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.Being in constant communication with the God of peace gives us real peace. When we experience anxiety or restlessness, telling God our troubles will help us rest in faith and experience his peace.