Fear

Lately, I have been praying that God will place someone in my life each day that I can reach out and help. This comes easy to me when I see someone in a wheelchair struggling to get into their car, or an obviously homeless person that is in need of a jacket; but, when a stranger approaches me dressed as I am, looking “normal”, I find myself doubtful, questioning, and even fearful. What do they truly want from me? Are there good intentions or bad? And as the fear kicks in, I run. But, what if I, rather than ran, prayed? What if I stood my ground and listened for God’s voice? Yes, we must be watchful of the unknown, but without confidence and faith in God, we can never learn the truth. In striving to seek the truth, let us pray for the safety and protection of our Lord, and, in the prompting of the Holy Spirit, we can choose the proper response.

"The King will answer and say to them, 'Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.' - Matthew 25:40

Thursday - September 5 - Worry

Life is so much easier when you just buckle down and do it. Anticipation often feels harder than the actual event; the knots in your stomach never completely subsiding until you are on the other side of the journey.Yet, there are those times such as a death of a loved one or watching someone you love suffer, that are just as painful to get through as the anticipation, sometimes harder. The truth, however: even though hard, life does finally settle down once it is all behind you. It may take on a new "normal", but it will settle. And with God by your side, it will settle in peace. So, with the next task looming before you, step up and get it done. God has already made the journey and He is standing their to hold you through it all. He knows it will be hard. He knows you are scared. He knows that with His help you can handle it. And, He knows it all turns out ok.



And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. - Revelation 21:4