You drew near in the day that I called on you

You drew near in the day that I called on you: you said, Fear not. - Lamentations 3-57 

Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Hurricanes, Social Unrest
All the things that are going on around us
Yet one only has to reach out
And God can put your fears to rest...

What do you fear ?

A person’s fear sets a trap [for him], but one who trusts the LORD is safe. - Proverbs 29:25
  
In our lives there are many fears. Each has his own list. Some have small fears, other more crippling fears. At the end of the day the solution is still the same. Trust in the Lord and be freed from all you fears.

1 John 4:18 - There is no fear in love

1 John 4:18 (New International Version, ©2010)


18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

A most beautiful passage.

A lot of times we read about domestic abuse and other so called acts of love. It is so beyond our powers of understanding that there is a love so overwhelming that it over comes all fears. Fear of abuse, pain, loss, rejection, persecution...

Who else to teach us love but God...through his wondrous works you can learn the true meaning of love...never through fear.

The winds of change - Gods breath of fresh air

The only thing that is constant is change.
Life is full of changes.
Every day each moment is a change in the journey of life
Each change brings on new challenges
But always be assured

"fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Isaiah 41:10

Barnabas and Paul - Reaching out

Sometimes we need to think of others and reach out. Just like Barnabas who reached out to Paul after he reversed his life. Moving from persecuting Christians and becoming one himself, he still faced persecution due to his previous life and reputation. Fear breeds hatred and this was something very hard to overcome, especially if no one is willing to give you a chance. Barnabas was the the guiding light that reached out to Paul and gave hime a chance and to show God's grace. We need to look around to see who we needs to be given a chance and who we can reach out to offer a hand or a word of encouragement.

Reach out and touch someone.

Remember Asia in these trying times

Reprinting todays sharing that I received which I think was very timely.

We Will Not Fear

In these times of great uncertainty - with concern about things like war, terrorism, and the economy - let's always remember, our Heavenly Father is the Creator of the Universe. He formed the Heavens and the Earth out of nothing, and, as we place our trust in Him, He has given a basic promise: "Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5). His desire is for us to draw nearer in our love and worship, and allow His Spirit to remove all fear.

Psalm 46:1-3
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging."

Although we are uncertain what tomorrow may bring, we ought to have confidence in the One who really controls tomorrow. If we believe Jesus died for our sin, rose again in victory over death, and is seated at the right hand of the Father - if we surrender our life to who He is and what He has done - our eternal home has been firmly established; "Our citizenship is in Heaven" (Philippians 3:20). As a child of the Sovereign King, as one who believes in our eternal future, we no longer have reason to fear; "For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship" (Romans 8:15).

We no longer have a reason, but still we fear. The unknown is scary and makes us feel out of control. But as we pray for an end to violence, and as we strive to make this world safer, better educated, and more prosperous, we must understand there is only one true solution to our fear.

Our fear will only be removed as we love the Lord with ALL our heart, soul, mind and strength. When we understand that our life is not our own, we will love with a complete abandonment to His desire. We will pray and live each day with the surrender demonstrated by Christ; "Father...not My will, but Yours be done" (Luke 22:42). As we live each day to bring Him glory and honor, fear WILL begin to fade: "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear" (1 John 4:18).

Yes, these days contain some uncertainty. If we continue to focus on what we can see, there will always be uncertainties. But our faith, hope, and joy are in His eternal glory, not in this world which will one day pass away. Let's refuse to allow our fear of the unknown cripple our service for God. There is still much work He has for us to do. Let's pray that our love will increase, that our worship will intensify, and that we will boldly stand up and proclaim, "We will not fear!"

Have a Christ Centered Day!

Steve Troxel
God's Daily Word Ministries