While navigating this life given to us by God, we occasionaly sink in despair. Isaiah 43:2NTL says, "When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up. God is the Lifeguard on duty!
Colossians 3:1-2 If you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, sharing in His resurrection from the dead], keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind and keep focused habitually on the things above [the heavenly things], not on things that are on the earth [which have only temporal value]. The Holy Ghost speaks to our renewed minds, like that of an Air Traffic Controller. He tells us to climb above life's obstacles and fears, to keep our minds focused on Heavenly Things. The unbeliever will notice the change in our responses.