Afraid

August 21st – Joshua 1:9

Joshua 1:9

This world gives us plenty of reasons to be afraid. We have troubles in our families, sickness, financial worries, violence, wickedness, and a future we can’t predict. No wonder fear can creep into our hearts before we even realize it.

But I love that God doesn’t tell Joshua that there would be nothing to fear. He tells him, Do not be afraid.” There is a difference. God knows we’ll face scary things. He knows there’ll be moments when our hearts tremble and we don’t know what lies ahead. But He also reminds us that fear doesn’t have to control us.

Why? Because God goes with us. Wherever He calls us, He’s already there. Whatever we face, we don’t face it alone. When the Enemy tries to discourage us, when circumstances seem impossible, and when fear tells us we’re not strong enough, we can remember whose strength we are standing in.

God doesn’t promise that the road will always be easy. But He does promise that He will be with us on that road. So be strong and courageous. Not because you know exactly what tomorrow holds, but because you know the One who holds tomorrow. Don’t allow fear to keep you from stepping into what God has called you to do. Stand firm, keep moving forward, and trust Him with every step.

The world may give us reasons to fear, but God gives us something far greater, His presence. And when God is with us, there is no battle too great, no obstacle too difficult, and no situation beyond His power. With God, nothing is impossible.

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June 23rd – Isaiah 41:10

Isaiah 41:10

I love that God doesn’t tell us, “Don’t ever feel afraid.” He knows we’re human. He knows there will be moments when life feels overwhelming, uncertain, and even frightening. Instead, He says, “Fear not.” In other words, don’t let fear take control because you are not facing life’s battles alone.

We live in a broken world filled with evil, hardship, disappointment, and uncertainty. There are things that can make us anxious and circumstances we cannot control. But God’s answer to our fear is His presence. He reminds us, “I am with thee.” The same God who created the heavens and the earth walks beside us through every trial, every heartache, and every storm.

When fear whispers that we won’t make it, God reminds us that He is our strength. When we feel weak, He upholds us. When we don’t know which way to go, He guides our steps. We may not always know what tomorrow holds, but we can face it with confidence because we know who holds tomorrow.

Whatever you are facing today, remember this: you are not walking through it by yourself. God is right beside you, carrying you when you are weary, strengthening you when you are weak, and walking with you every step of the way. Because of that, we can choose faith over fear and trust the One who never leaves our side.

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April 20th – John 20:19-22

John 20:19-22

Locked doors couldn’t keep Jesus out, and fear couldn’t keep Him away. In John 20:19–22, we find the disciples huddled together, afraid and uncertain. But then Jesus came and stood among them. And His first words? “Peace be with you.” He didn’t shame them for their fear or doubt. He met them right where they were in their trembling, in their hiding, in their confusion. And He offered peace. The same Jesus steps into our anxious hearts today, through locked doors of worry and walls built by pain. He breathes peace into our chaos and reminds us we are not alone. His presence changes everything. It strengthens what’s weak, calms what’s restless, and assures us that no situation is too dark for His light. Jesus didn’t wait for the disciples to be brave. He came in their weakness. And He comes to us the same way. Will we let Him in? Will we receive His peace and let it settle over every storm within?

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September 2nd – 1 Chronicles 22:19

1 Chronicles 22:19

Have you ever felt afraid and abandoned by God? Known the pain of being forgotten and ignored by the One you need the most? I know I have. But the truth is, during those times I found that God wasn’t forgetting me, I was forgetting God. It used to be that I only searched for God when it was convenient for me, and usually when I needed something. When times were good, my relationship with the Lord took the back burner. I would go happily on my way until the next crisis hit. But the Bible tells us we are to constantly search after God. To truly seek Him in good times and bad. To seek God literally means to seek His face, or His presence. And to truly seek Him means having a passion and a hunger burning so deep in your heart and soul that you want to feel His presence not only during times of trouble, but in every minute of every day! A passion that leads to being committed to not merely seeking Him, but in finding Him!

 

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