Fear is something that we all go through. Whether it’s fear for our family, health, loneliness, hopelessness, job or finances. It robs us of our peace, joy, hope and love. 1 John 4:18 says “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.” God wants us to know that he loves us. His love for us will take away all of our fears.
Living in fear controls our lives. It stops us from focusing on God. When we’re afraid its hard for us to hear from God. We don’t have to be afraid because God goes before us. Exodus 23:20 says “Behold, I send an angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared.” God lets us know that he makes our paths safe for us. We don’t have to be scared because God is for us. He provides our safe place.
God tells us that no matter what is going on around us, do not be afraid. Psalm 91:5-7 says “Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; 6) Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness nor for the destruction that wasteth at Noonday. 7) A thousand shall fall at thy side and ten thousand at thy right hand but it shall not come nigh thee.” God protects us through out the day. We don’t have to be fearful during any time of morning, day or night. We can rest in the knowledge that God is fighting our battles.
We should always remember “Do not be afraid, God is with us.” Wherever he leads us, he’s going to protect us. Leave your fears behind and allow yourselves to be made perfect in God’s love. May God bless and keep you.
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