When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.~Psalm 56:3
Fear is described as an unpleasant emotion. In essence it is being in a state of dread about something real or imagined; worry of attack or threat. Fear, makes me uncomfortable. It sets me on edge and like a child throw the covers over my head hoping the monster won’t see me.
Fear wants me to be afraid and to hide and in the shadows because it knows that the light will dispel its power. God’s Word is that light of truth that will lead us and guide our steps when the shadows of fear come. He tells us in Psalm 119:105 that His Word is a lamp unto our feet and light unto our path.
We know that God did not give us a spirit of fear, but power, love and a sound mind ( 2 Timothy 1:7). So when fear lurks it’s head or we become afraid we must shed the truth of His light on it. We must trust God and take Him at His Word. He lets us know that when we are afraid, we can trust Him ( Psalm 56:3) and we can remember that if God be for us who can stand against?! ( Romans 8:31).
When fear comes we can shine a spotlight on our Father who gave His only Son for us that we might live( John 3:16). We can lift up the light of Jesus who covers us in His shed blood. He has overcome the world and so we do not have to let our hearts be troubled ( John 16:33). Yes, we face troubles, but we are more than conquers in Christ Jesus ( Romans 8:37).
So we can face those things that would make us be afraid with confidence, knowing that we are not alone. That His peace is there to calm our minds as we trust Him. God is with us and we do not have to be discouraged or afraid ( Joshua 1:9). I don’t have to hide under the covers, but I can come out and stand in the light of His love.
Father, so many things come at me and there are times when I just want to run and hide. Father, in those times may I recall your word and run to the safety of your arms and stay in the shelter of your wings. Let me remember that You are with me in the shadows. You have given me power, love, and a sound mind. Let me not be afraid, but trust that You’ve got me. Let me trust in your sovereignty over my life, knowing that whatever touches me had to go through You first. Father, may I just take one moment at a time, giving it to You and trusting You to lead me on the right path. You are good Lord. Trustworthy and true. Help me unbelief. Help me trust in You so that I will not be afraid. In Jesus name. Amen
Good morning Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this on this day Fear is such a powerful emotion it can cause us to doubt who God is and his word if we let it.
And then sometimes it can cause us to act hastily without thinking or consulting God.
My prayer is that my memory bank of the word of God will not fail me and when fear raises up in me I can recall what Gid said about it just like you have written. My concern is my worthiness😢 why should he even care about me a sinner who falls short daily😢
Nonetheless I still call on him and trust that his love is real and his mercies are new everyday.
Thank you for this blog and I my prayer is that Hod continue to do a mighty word I'm and through you🙏🏾
Can you please say a prayer for my Son Christopher that God would remove any doubt in his mind that God is real and his word is truth.
Grace & Peace
Happy New Year!
Good Morning Iapalm3😊
DeleteGod loves you fiercely and His grace is sufficient. We are worthy because He has made us to be. Remember we are covered in His blood and that Jess didn’t die for us because we were flawless. He died for us while we were yet sinners. So do not doubt that He cares about you,
Father we lift up Christopher to you. We ask that you prick his heart and open His eyes to see You and know You for himself. Let Christopher not lean to intellect or clever arguments, but the truth of Who You are. Father, help his unbelief;our unbelief and let us walk confidently in You. Father, You perform signs everyday. You do wonderful things that we might believe. Help us to believe those things that the human eye can not see. Hold us close to You. Keep Christopher close. In Jesus name we pray. Amn
Amen!!
ReplyDeleteAmen. Beautiful message and heartfelt prayer for Christopher!
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