Fear is a useful servant,
but a very harmful master.
Anger is a useful servant,
but a very harmful master.
My life is a megaphone to the world around me about what I really believe.
“He rewards those who earnestly, diligently seek Him.”
Psalm 37:23
The LORD directs the steps of the godly.
He delights in every detail of their lives.
from Inspired Faith
DAILY VERSE
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
DAILY QUOTE
If the Lord be with us, we have no cause of fear. His eye is upon us, His arm over us, His ear open to our prayer, His grace sufficient, His promise unchangeable.
John Newton
DAILY THOUGHT
The fear reaction is wired into our brains, a part of our physiology. It’s what triggers our fight-or-flight reaction, which can save our lives during sudden life-threatening circumstances. But fear is also an emotion that can interrupt our spiritual progress—and our lives in general—when it slips out of our control.
John, Jesus’ “beloved disciple,” contrasts fear and love in 1 John 4:18—the two are complete opposites. And if God is love, He is the solution to out-of-control fear. Whatever you’re afraid of, surrender that fear to a loving relationship with God. If you’re afraid of the past, remember that He makes all things new. If you dread the future, meditate on His providence and plans for you. If you fear the loss of relationship, remember that He will never leave you and ask Him to help you nurture love and closeness with those around you. And if you fear dying or losing someone, remember that He has conquered death.
Fear can be a formidable foe. But God is truly able to help us expel it from our lives.
Father, I know that You can do anything. I ask for Your Spirit to fill me with Your love so that I might be free from fear. Amen.
