![]() He has already guaranteed us the victory and success over all. Reader Steve Etzel wrote via email, “There has never been a problem that God wasn’t fully able to solve. And you will not only regain what you have lost, but in addition, God will give you much more. There is nothing too big or so broken that God cannot renew and restore it. It is only a matter of time before circumstances turn around. 8:31).Ĭast your cares on God, for He will intervene, meet your needs and bring all things together for your highest good. * And Paul inscribed, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Rom. * The Psalmist said, “I sought the Lord and He heard me and delivered me from all of my fears.” (Psalm 34:4). * When Jonah was in the belly of the great fish, he focused on God and uttered, “When I had lost all hope, I turned my thoughts once more to the Lord.” (Jonah 2:7). ![]() Whom then shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1). * David wrote, “The Lord is my light and my deliverer. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 40:31). * God told Isaiah, “Fear not for I am with you. Rather, build your faith by replacing fears by verbally reciting God’s truths: If something happens that causes you to worry, refuse to give in to it. Don’t let your imagination run wild, or allow negative images to play like an old movie in your mind. Then, during the day, ponder upon God’s presence and know that He is with you wherever you go. When you wake up each morning, keep God foremost in your mind. Instead, hand situations that you cannot manage yourself over to God … and He will do the rest. Thus, do not measure problems according to your own abilities. “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” (Isaiah 26:3). This is your time it’s your day to be set free. Today, break away from the fear and what’s holding you back. How much time are you wasting thinking about things that are not really important? If we spend our days diverted, upset and stressed out, letting everything affect us, then we won’t have time to focus on what’s important and enjoy life’s utmost blessings.Ĭould it be that you are carrying burdens that God did not intend you to bear? ![]() After several days, the tiny sea animals expanded and grew up to 100% of their original mass. ![]() When we got home, the girls put the novelty items into the sink full of water. They were made from a superabsorbent polymer. They were little sea animals and came in various colors and shapes. While playing one of the festival games, my daughter won a set of expandable water toys called Grow Monsters. One evening this past summer, my family and I went to a local carnival. One small negative, fearful thought can expand and multiply and grow out of proportion. Sometimes, it can be a constant inner struggle or battle against discouragement and fear. Then, expecting the worse and going over all the reasons why your situation won’t work out, those negative, inner voices may tell you, “You’re not going to get ahead,” “You won’t get well,” “It’s too late, you are all done,” or “It’s so unfair, you’ll never be happy again.” And, thus, obliterating who you are and what you can accomplish for the future. Or, you might be continually beating yourself up for past mistakes. Possibly, you’ve been going through difficulties, and often pangs of fear come into your mind. Then, over time, that emotional upheaval can steal your sense of value, self-worth or well-being. Maybe you have been emotionally beaten down. Have you been struggling or overwhelmed with challenges? Are you carrying around worry, anxieties or heaviness? Is there a situation in your life that is robbing you of your peace of mind? Whenever I feel fearful emotions overtaking me, I just close my eyes and thank God that He is still on the throne reigning over everything, and I take comfort in His control over all the affairs of my life.” ![]() “I have never known more than fifteen minutes of anxiety or fear. ![]()
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