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Fear
Fear
Fear paralyzes. It makes things or people bigger than they really are. “Fear not” is the most often repeated command in the Bible. That would suggest that one of our biggest problems is fear.
Fear is destructive. It fails to recognize Who should be the center of our hearts. When we are filled with the fullness of God, whom shall we fear? If He is for us who can possibly be against us that would cause us to fear? If God is greater than our hearts whom shall we fear? God told Joshua, “Be strong and of good courage. I will never leave you nor forsake you.” He said, “I will always be with you” (Joshua 1:5, 6, 9). That is God’s promise to us today, too (Heb. 13:6).
Jon Gordon wrote,
Fear not doesn't mean you take reckless action.
Fear not doesn't mean you ignore the reality of the situation.
Fear not doesn't mean you make stupid decisions.
Fear not doesn't mean you don't prepare.
Fear not doesn't mean you don't care.
Fear not doesn't mean you don't feel fear.
Fear not means you let go and know you're not in control.
Fear not means you don't let fear consume you.
Fear not means you don't let fear guide you.
Fear not means you don't let fear paralyze you.
Fear not means you don't let fear sabotage your health.
Fear not means you won't let fear steal your future.
Fear not means your trust is greater than your fear.
Fear not means you move forward with faith.
Fear not means you have hope today.
Fear not means you still dream about tomorrow.
Fear not means you believe the best is yet to come.
(jongordon.com/)
Faith is the answer. Faith chose to trust in the face of fear (1 John. 5:4).
Rickie
