Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God I have put my trust; I will
not be afraid. What can man do to me?
~ Psalm 56:3, 11
Fear - it can be paralyzing. It can keep us from doing what we know God would
have us do. It can keep us under the bondage of worry about what others will
think of us, or how they may react when we obey Him. It robs us of joy and
peace.
Yet, once we step out in obedience to God, the joy and peace follow. Our
obedience to Him is essential to our growth. We will face hard decisions, and
we will struggle with them. The important thing to remember is that men
cannot take away our security in Christ Jesus. He is there to carry you
through the trials that will surround you, and His peace will fill your heart,
even in the most desperate times of turmoil.
So don't be afraid to obey God - at times it will be hard to do, but the
rewards are great. Man cannot harm the part of you that really matters - your
spirit. Look to Him when you are afraid, and trust His plans for your life -
He has only good for you.
Lord, thank You for being there for me when I'm afraid. Thank You that You
give Your wisdom freely and plentifully when I ask for it. Thank You for Your
love and mercy, and help me to be loving and merciful as I obey You today.
Let my actions be loving, even as Yours are, and let all that I do be done
with love.
In Jesus' name,
Amen.
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