Fear is Real?
Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who are afraid. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Fear is real. Some will say that the letters in the word F E A R are an acronym of the words: False, Evidence, Appearing, Real. Not all fears are generated by false evidence.
We learn in Psalm 56:1-4 (ESV) that the psalmist, David, had reason to be afraid.
“Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me;
all day long an attacker oppresses me;
my enemies trample on me all day long,
for many attack me proudly.
When I am afraid,
I put my trust in you.
In God, whose word I praise,
in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.
What can flesh do to me?”
Do you find yourself fearful? Read Scripture. Pray. Ask God for his help. When the psalmist says, “I shall not be afraid,” that may be easy to say and harder to live.
Don’t give up on God. He will walk with anyone through the emotional roller coaster of fear.
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