Two things are true about uncertainty. First, it can be intimidating. The mystery of not knowing what will happen is often scary. In times where happiness and security hang in the balance, uncertainty about the outcome gives you the feeling of free-falling through life, forced to wait and anticipate a painful impact when the situation resolves.

Psalm 42 is a passage that I recommend Christian people revisit on a regular basis. Not only have I have preached from the psalm many times in my years of ministry, but I have visited it in personal times of need, confusion, and desperation. I know from personal experience that this passage is very relatable when you are feeling overwhelmed.

It is not controversial to say that our times are short of wisdom, while opinions are abundant. Social media is a minefield of AI videos, bots, and pseudo-theologies boosted by the algorithm. The trouble is that lies can look reasonable at a distance, and a person invested in deceiving others, or adept at arguing, or repeating talking points straight from hell can make error sound like truth.