• Mar. 4, 2006
Freedom from Fear
Trust in God and His character...
Fear comes in many forms - fear of the unknown; fear of failure; fear of not being in control, which serves as a way of protecting ourselves. But think about it, God knows all. There is nothing hidden from Him. He is always in the know and that is what we need to learn to trust. Also, thinking that we are in control doesn't really help us any. For example, we only have the ability to control ourselves, right? We cannot control others, no matter how much we wish we could. Nor can we control every aspect of our own lives. It is pointless for the creation-us to attempt to play the role of Creator-God. We can however save ourselves alot of trouble and disappointment by just trusting He who is in control of all things concerning life. He is the creator and orchestrator of all living things. When I release fear and grasp faith, I begin to walk on the very trust that allows me to trample fear in whatever form. He has gone before me. And from the very beginning of time He saw my end and prepared a way of escape through Jesus Christ. Isaiah 46:10; I Corinthians 10:13 He knows what I have need of; He is aware of my weaknesses. And through it all He makes my paths straight through His Spirit at work within me. Isaiah 42:16
I don't have to know everything or be in control of tomorrow. I find comfort in trusting Him for every "today" and "right now" that comes my way. As I learn more of Him, acquainting myself with His character I am mersmerized by the grace that I witness and for such a long time, didn't really understand or grasp. He is not like man and exceeds the goodnes of the greatest earthly father. Nothing compares to His love for us, and nothing can open our lives more to experience this love than purely trusting in it. This pure trust reveals love more plainly to us, casting out tormenting fears of hurt, rejection and pain.
I John 4:18 His love leaves no room for fear, and it fills us to capacity and beyond, pouring over into the lives of others.
Comments
• Mar. 5, 2006
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Posted by writmm
A wonderful post and so true. Our human nature makes us want to be in control and the desire to be in control leads to fearfulness. Much easier and better to remember God's plans are always designed to prosper us and care for us. Hard to remember though.
Thanks for your comments on my post. You are right, it is our genuine sharing of the good, bad and ugly that helps us grow and hopefully helps others as well.
