What are you afraid of?  We are all afraid of something: some fear death, financial loss, health failures, relational breakdowns, a governmental collapse, terrorism, parenting flops, marriage difficulties, etc.  However, in reality, most of us fear that God has somehow left us alone in this life and we must handle all the burdens of life by ourselves. Often we face the trials as if God wasn’t present or that he doesn’t care about us. We say things like, “I’ve got to figure this out” or “No one understands how I feel.” This kind of response is really a Godless perspective on life.

Reality Check: If we go to scripture, we see that God is far more gracious and loving than we realize or could ever imagine. Read these verses slowly…

“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; For the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” (Isaiah 12:2)

Now, if God is our salvation, why do we fear?  He has loved us so much that he sent his son to die for our sins. So, why do we question his love and care for us? When trials come, why do we run to unbelief and fear?  By God’s grace, let’s continue to sing, even in the darkest moments of life, “I will trust you because you have saved me.” You see, God proves his love for us by saving us and he proves his trustworthiness by redeeming us from the pit – therefore we can trust him and not be afraid.

So, no matter what you are facing. Look to your great savior – trust him – ask him for strength – and sing!

Here is a portion one of my favorite hymns … (written by A. Toplady and edited by Doug Plank)

-Now why this fear and unbelief?

Has not the Father put to grief

His spotless Son for us?

And will the righteous Judge of men

Condemn me for that debt of sin

Now canceled at the cross?

-Be still my soul and know this peace

The merits of your great high priest

Have bought your liberty

Rely then on His precious blood

Don’t fear your banishment from God

Since Jesus sets you free

-Jesus, all my trust is in Your blood

Jesus, You’ve rescued us

Through Your great love