Destructive Fear

"The LORD is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear?" - Psalm 27:1a

What are you afraid of? Are you afraid of spiders? Are you afraid of flying? How about public speaking? If so, you are in good company. A poll once asked people to list their greatest fears. Would you believe, death actually came in second? What was first? Speaking in public. I guess this means that at a funeral, more people would rather be the corpse than deliver the eulogy!

We face many fears in our lives. While some fear is actually healthy, most is not. The fear that paralyzes us, that makes us want to quit, that makes us want to give up, that causes us sometimes to not even try - these are destructive fears. We all need and want strength in facing those bad fears.

The good news is that God will give you the ability to face down these destructive fears, if you'll simply trust Him, and seek His will in doing what is right. He will stand beside you as you face the fear of rejection, or death, or even giving a speech. God gives us victory over the bad fears that cause us to miss out on the joy of walking and living in His will.

*Borrowed from HERE.

So true. I can't explain the feelings of joy of walking and living in God's will when I simply place my trust in Him. When my eyes are on the Lord my fears diminish to nearly nothing, but when I glance away, even if only for a second, the fears flood in and rise to a destructive level. But God never ceases to have mercy on me. He claims victory over my fears and repairs what has been damaged, every time. In my weakness He is strong and mighty.

Today's Writing Prompt: Gender

Write about a way in which you do not relate to many other members of your gender.

I hate sports. All of them.
And cars? Boring.
Anyone up for some shopping?

A Tree and Its Fruit

"No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks." Luke 6:43-45

Today's Writing Prompt: Travel

Write about the most important item you like to carry with you for a long day of traveling. 

My camera! I love taking pictures of everything and everyone!

“When I said, "My foot is slipping," your love, O LORD, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.”- Psalm 94:18-19