Fear …
how it can be stifling and crippling, or a source to encourage you to go to the
remover of fear, the One that wants to take ahold of our fears. Waiting is hard, it really stinks. The unknown is hard, it really stinks. Creating scenarios in your head that you then
fear is hard, it really stinks. Why do
we do that? I feel like many days I hope
for the best, but prepare mentally for the worst. What will we do if we don’t get her
home? What will we do if we become
legally her parents but can’t get her out of Ghana? What happens if she comes home and the
reality of her trauma is far worse than we hoped for? What if Chris is shot tomorrow? What if one of my kids is critically
injured? What if …
I was
reminded this weekend through the blessing of an honest, Truth speaking pastor,
that God is here, He promises to never leave us and He provides the mercies
needed for the battle of each day. A
reminder to keep the perspective that it isn’t about my abilities to conquer,
that my situation is not unique and we should not underestimate the ability of
God. When I am weighed down by the fear
of the wait, or the fear of sending my husband to work each day I cannot be
lost in the “what if’s” … I would encourage you to remember this today as
well. Use today’s mercies to fight today’s
troubles … He will provide the mercies needed to battle what comes tomorrow, or
in the future.
Lamentations 3:22-23~ 22 Because
of the Lord’s great love we are
not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning; great is your
faithfulness.
Matthew 6:34 ~ 34 Therefore
do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has
enough trouble of its own.
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