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I'm not scared


This is not a halloween post.  Well, maybe.  No, it is not.  But take it as God leads.


2 Timothy 1:7  NLT  

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.


So many of life’s issues keep us from being clear minded and confidence.  Why do we allow people, things and situations to cloud what we know about God?  It is true, but that should not be the case.


What scares you?


Fear has no place in the life of the person who follows Jesus.  Jesus is with us.  Jesus is our God, guide and guard.  He gives us wisdom and the possibility of abundant life.


Did you get that?  Abundant life is a possibility, yet we allow the things of life to get in the way of having what God promises us.  From His is strength and life and the ability to live well and in abundance.  Don’t miss those things.


Halloween often resembles the things of the devil and this world.  But have you ever tried to strip away the wrong and just left what was right?  I mean the things that give our kids smiles and fun and so much more.  Let’s not let the world rob our kids and others of joy.


Fear kills us and robs our joy.  May we bring life and strength to others.  Just like God has given it to each of us.


Nehemiah 8:10  NLT  

And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!”


Go celebrate.  Don’t let the world or accusations or fear keep you from enjoying life and your relationship with God.


Think about this quote as you go through the day, “don’t let what’s wrong with the world keep you from worshipping what is right with God.”

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