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How, Lord … can I handle my fears?

In the Word

…we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. … If God is for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:28, 31b).

Of the Word

Fear. How do you handle it? Does it paralyze you? Do you get jittery and sick to your stomach? Do you conquer it by looking it straight in the eyes and forging ahead? Do you hide from it and hope it will go away? Most of us would say “Yes” to all of the above at one time or another.

When faced with circumstances that seemed headed toward a bad ending, a Christian asked herself, “Do I still love God?” She trusted that God would not only see her through the difficulties but would also bring good from them.

Fear says, “Just who do you think you are?”

Faith remembers God’s promises. “… I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you” (Isaiah 46:4b).

Walking with my Lord

Dear Heavenly Father, help me remember Your promises. Give me faith to conquer my fears, knowing You are always with me. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 


Mustard Seed: How, Lord? Marcia Gomulka and Myrna Lou Meyer, authors. 22/32 ©2011 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 801 Seminary Place Ste. L010, St. Louis, MO 63105. www.lwml.org

Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations were taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. All rights reserved worldwide.

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