Not to fear is a decision. We have a choice. In Psalms David tells us several times that he will not fear but instead he will trust and rely on The Lord.

David didn’t face any circumstances that were easier than ours, or any situations less complicated. However, he made a decision in whatever predicament he found himself to trust God. He knew that God loved him and was on his side! He understood the love of the Father. He understood the protective heart of the Father. What earthly father would give his son a stone instead of bread or a serpent instead of fish? If we know this to be true for our own children, why do we think our Heavenly Father would be different? Knowing the Father and His love for us should leave us in a state where fear has no place. 1 John 4:18 tells us perfect love casts out fear. Therefore understanding the perfect love the Father has for us should cast out fear! When we get up in the morning we don’t worry that the floor might not be there, so if we believe God’s word to be true, why do we doubt and worry that it might not come to pass? We need to be full of the word and faith because out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. What we speak in situations is key. Watch your words. Speak life! What Job feared the most came upon him. God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind! (2 Tim 1:7) The enemy has been disarmed (Col 2:15). We have all the weapons, so be bold and strong in The Lord and in the power of His might! If The Lord is on my side, what can man do to me? Glory to God! Dawn & Duncan