What am I really afraid of???
As the spread of this global pandemic impacts every single area of global life, our response individually, regionally, nationally, and globally is critical. Such fear, panic, and precaution is prevalent every where I turn…on my job in the hospital, in the supermarkets, in the media, and on social media. Such that I’ve had to pause and assess my own response…what am I honestly afraid of??? Loss of my income or loss of my paid time off because of this 14 day quarantine?? Loss of time in school for my daughter?? The consequences of contracting this COVID-19 virus?? The affects that this pandemic has on my husband, who is considered essential medical staff?? The affects that this pandemic has on the hospital I work for?? The affects of this pandemic on the normalcy of life, as we know it???
What am I really afraid of???
As I pause to reflect, I’ve come to realize that what I personally fear the MOST reveals where I personally trust God the LEAST!! So in the areas I fear the most, Abba, BUILD my faith! You promised in Your Word that in times of crises and trouble, You will hide me and my family, so I have NOTHING to fear!!! You promised that You would give Your angels specific charge over my family to protect, guard, and fight for us. You promised that You would provide for us and supply every one our needs, including the needs my daughter has for schooling and the needs I have on my job. So I am choosing to trust these promises and take You at Your Word! I am choosing to give every place I personally fear over to the One who exchanges fear for faith!!!!! This MUST be on repeat for me…In Christ, I stand…In God, I trust!!!
What are YOU really afraid of???
As God reveals your fears, allow Him to build your faith in what He promised you!!!
“When I am afraid, I will put my trust and faith in You. In God, whose word I praise; In God I have put my trust; I shall not fear. What can mere man (this virus) do to me?” (Psalms 56:3-4 AMP)
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