Can you think of a time in your life when you were totally afraid? I know I can. Many times, in my life I was stricken with fear. Fear of losing my job, friends, family etc. Friends, fear is a liar!
Psalm 23:4 states, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me.” God never promised us that we would never walk through the valleys, but He did say He would be with us.
There are many different types of fear such as fearing the increasing violent crimes in our neighborhood, mass shootings, terrorism, or natural disasters. One of the biggest fears is being alone. It is perfectly normal to experience fear. There are also good fears such as a healthy fear that keeps us from harm or the fear of the Lord which is more of an awe for our Creator.
We cannot live in constant fear and have faith at the same time!
Joshua 1:9 states, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Friends God wants us to be strong and courageous. Do not waste time living in fear. Go to God with these fears and ask Him to give you courage and strength. God has a plan for your life. Do not let fear hold you back from fulfilling that plan!
Take a few minutes to listen to “Fear is a Liar” by Zach Williams
Happy Thursday! Friends have you ever worried that God will not come through for you? Do you fear being alone? Do you fear being rejected? I have been there too!
I have worried myself to death over finances, family problems, my future etc. I admit that I have had a hard time casting my cares on God. In fact, there are times that I thought I gave it to God, but I took it back.
I think it is hard to caste our cares because the Devil comes in and torments us. He tries to convince us that God doesn’t love us.
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love” (1 John 4:18).
When the Devil comes around and tries to torment me with his trash talk, I say to myself, “God loves me!” I do this whenever I am feeling insecure. Just know that nothing can separate us from the love of God. I hope that you begin today and say with confidence, “God loves me!”
Please take a minute to listen to “How He Loves” by David Crowder.. Blessings to you!
Happy Monday!
Do you like confrontations? People run away from many different things such as problems or their past.
When I was younger, I hated confrontations and I avoided them if at all possible.
However, I learned over the years that issues were never resolved by running from them.
Jonah ran away from God’s call on his life and ended up in the belly of a big fish (Jonah 1). God called Moses to face Pharaoh but instead he fled and lived in Midian for 40 years. (Exodus 2:15).
We need to be courageous and brave. Look at Deuteronomy 31:6, It says, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Are you running from something to avoid a confrontation? Don’t spend another day in the middle of the wilderness or the belly of a big fish. God wants us to be strong and courageous and stand up and face the giants. God promises to never leave us or forsake us.
You Got This!
Have a wonderful week!
Kam XOXO
