When I started this series on fear over a week ago, I wasn't really afraid of anything. That's what I thought. Since then the enemy has really stepped up his game on me and opened the flood gates of fear and doubt and loneliness. Has this every happen to you? When you feel like you are the only one in this situation? Like no one else has ever been in this scenario, but you, and no one knows what this feeling feels like. I had one of those days today. Now it wasn't as bad as the day Job had when being tested and no I didn't shave my head. But man, am I glad God promised to "Make all things new" (Rev. 21:5). I get to start fresh in the morning.
But, seriously I felt like all the walls were closing in. Even doubt came to the surface, why was I even bothering with these emails and website postings, no one is reading it. But, then I remembered, I started to do this email to help me stay in His Word. The fact is this, I am now reading and I don't like to read, and I am looking forward to it everyday. I am reading My Father's words daily. He tells me over and over to not sweat for he is will me. My day was bad until I allowed God's truth to shine through.
The Fearless Factor for the day is this. Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." How many times must I tell you? Not to be afraid. Obviously, he understands because rumor has it there are 365 verses on this very topic and I am determined to find them.
Why would I share this personal day with you? First off, I do not want a pity party nor do I want my friends to feel like they need to call me. I wanted to share with you the reason we feel like this because you are my Brothers in Christ and if I can help reduce this feeling for you then my mission is accomplished.
FEAR...it is the only weapon the enemy has to scare us. Are you afraid of being broke or maybe the fear of being alone. Are you afraid that someone may not like you, or the fear of dying. The list goes on and on. Without FEAR the enemy has nothing. Eph. 4:27 "Do not give the devil a foothold."
Do not be afraid, for God is with you always until the end of time. (Listen to the song by Jeremy Camp, "Right Here")
Be Fearless and Quiet No More.
Your Brother in Christ,
Trey
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