Facing our fears

​Facing Our Fears!
Are you battling a storm in your life today? Whenever we need a go-to verse in the storms of life. I recommend turning to Isaiah 41:10 as a source of encouragement and hope. In this verse, the Lord promises strength, help, and protection. He also makes two commands: "Do not fear" and "Do not anxiously look about you." Among the enemy's subtle tactics is the art of distraction. Satan knows continued fear can choke even a seasoned believer's faith. He works hard to make fear and anxiety our focus. Our natural tendencies tend to take over once our attention is diverted from God. Without fervent prayer and worship, doubt, fear, and anxiety grow. We must remain focused on our Savior in the storms of life.
Friends, staying focused on the Lord in the middle of the storm can be challenging. We tend to rely on our strength and abilities, but soon fear is injected into our minds, and we begin to feel even more powerless. Thankfully, we serve a God who says, "Surely I will uphold you," we can count on Him! We tend to fill our minds with fear and doubt by focusing on what could or might happen. Those emotions do not belong in a believer's life! Instead, we must make a conscious decision to trust the promises God has made. The Lord has provided promises like those in this passage to keep us unmovable in our faith. Only faith and focus on our loving God will overcome our doubts and fears!
Onward and Upward,
Fr. Greg
 

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