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b'This is a chaotic time in our world. Violence is erupting both overseas and at home, and few places feel truly safe anymore. Unwittingly, the message sent by politicians and newscasters is that we should be afraid. Being afraid is natural. Have you ever heard of \\u201cfight or flight\\u201d? This phrase describes our human reactions to fear. Some people tend to \\u201cfight.\\u201d This means when they get afraid, they want to attack the thing that scares them. Their first reaction is to destroy their fear. The other reaction is \\u201cflight.\\u201d Some people\\u2019s first instinct is to run away from the frightening thing! They want to leave and hide, remove themselves from the situation entirely. We cannot destroy our world\\u2019s chaos, but we also can\\u2019t lock ourselves away from it. So what are we to do? For Christians, there is a third option: rely on Jesus Christ. He\\u2019s the only one who can give us peace. He himself said, \\u201cIn me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart; I have overcome the world.\\u201d We do not have to be afraid. We do not have to fight or flee. Christ already offers redemption to the world, and we can have peace, knowing that He overrules in world affairs. What good news that is! Let\\u2019s share it with those around us who are afraid. This is Luis Palau.'