Psalm 34:4 –“I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered
me from all my fears.”
Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt hoped to ignite an
optimistic outlook about the floundering economy during the Great Depression so
he declared – “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Fear often shows up in our lives when we are
at risk of losing something – our wealth, health, reputation, position, safety,
family, and/or friends. It reveals our
innate desire to protect the things in life that are important to us, rather than
fully entrusting them to God’s care and control. When fear takes over, it ripples us
emotionally and saps us spiritually. We
are afraid to tell others about Christ, to extend our lives and resources for the
benefit of others, or to venture into new territory. A fearful spirit is more vulnerable to the
enemy, who tempts us to compromise biblical convictions and to take matters
into our own hands.
The remedy for fear, of course, is trust in our Creator. Only when we trust the reality of God’s
presence, power, protection, and provision for our lives can we share the joy
that today’s scripture references - trusting in the Lord is the cure for a
fearful spirit.
Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT
day. Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn
Excerpt from
Daily Bread (2/20/12)- Joe Stowell
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