fear and faith

"A faithful person sees life from the perspective of trust, not fear. Bedrock faith allows me to believe that, despite the chaos of the present moment, God does reign; that regardless of how worthless I feel, I truly matter to a God of love; that no pain lasts forever and no evil triumphs in the end. Faith sees even the darkest deed of all history, the death of God's Son, as a necessary prelude to the brightest."

Grace Notes by Philip Yancey June 12th

fear and faith do not mix

fear paralyzes
faith steps out

fear is painful
faith comforts

fear feels out of control
faith calms

fear overwhelms
faith overcomes

fear is self-centered
faith is God-centered

fear is sin
faith is salvation


Lord, increase my faith this day. blot out all sinful fears. help me to trust in your sovereignty and in Your perfect will for my life. banish every anxious thought. fill me up with Your love, Lord.