Have
you had conversations, as I have, with people who living with huge amounts of
fear? I talk to many people who are
going through some of the toughest things in life. Some of them are overcome with fear because
the future is uncertain, yet I have met some other people who are in the midst
of disaster and major struggles. But
those people have a much different perspective.
The
people who aren’t living in fear are leaning on someone much bigger than
them. Their fear has been given to and
taken away by someone who can do more than any human can do. Of coarse I am talking about God. What do you do when everything is up in air
or uncertain?
Lets
change our perspective. Lets trust what
God says. What would change if we did that? The way we response to disaster and fear
would change.
My child, don’t lose sight of common
sense and discernment. Hang on to them, 22
for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace. 23
They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not
stumble. 24 You can go to bed without
fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly. 25 You
need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,
26 for the LORD is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a
trap.
Perspective
changes everything. Common sense is what
God gives us as He provides wisdom and insight.
Hanging on to that will not only refresh us but will allow us to go to
bed at night without fear and not worry when we get up in the morning because
you’ve got peace in your heart.
Is
what we are worrying about or fearful of more powerful than God? Your answer will tell you and others what you
believe about God. I believe God is
able. He can and will take our fears and
help us through the times that might destroy our lives if we let them. That is, if we allow God to be our security.
I have
to ask this question: where did that come from?
I ask that of people who walk by faith, but when their world is falling
apart, they end up in terror and afraid.
It is in those times that we see where our faith finds foundation and if
our belief in God works or doesn’t work.
May God teach us to trust Him more when times aren’t so easy!
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