Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. Psalm 23:4
Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will know no fear. Even if they attack me, I remain confident. Psalm 27:3
I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me, freeing me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4
The word of God says over and over that we have no need to be afraid!
The word tells us that even though we walk in a dark valley and it feels as though death is present, we have no need to fear, because God is there with us.
You may be in the midst of a dark valley right now, and you may even be contemplating death, but can I tell you that God's word can give you that much needed light in your darkness to cause you to want to live!
Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.
Psalm 119:105
God is saying that He will give you a light to guide you down a path that seems very dark. God does not want you to trip and fall so He gives you the Light, His Son Jesus, that you will need to walk in peace and with courage and grace. When we read and then hold on to the word of God, we have an assurance that we will see our way clear and stay on the right path.
The question is asked in the word; "The Lord is my light and my salvation so why should I be afraid?" (Psalm 27:1)
Now, what is your answer?
My answer to this question is, I will not be afraid because the Lord is my light and my salvation!
I will not let the dark shadow of fear overwhelm me and keep me imprisoned within myself!
Fear and being afraid is not just limited to harm being bought upon you. Fear and being afraid shows up in your feelings of rejection, in your body in the form of sickness, being misunderstood by a friend of loved one and being uncertain of a situation.
If you allow it, fear will dwell within you, overpowering your mind which will eventually spill over in your body in the form of stress and bring sickness upon you.
Is it really worth it?
With everything that is happening in the world today especially with the economy, we can feel bombarded.
Fear brings on that feeling of being under an attack, in our finances, our health, our relationships and even in our emotions. The enemy has a way of stirring things up inside of us, causing us to feel all kinds of fear. But the word of God reminds us that even though we feel surrounded and under the attack, we have no need to fear and we can walk in confidence. (Psalm 27:3)
How can we keep this confidence stirring in our heart and soul?
Through time spent with Jesus in prayer!
The word says that we should be anxious for nothing, but pray about everything. Philippians 4:6
When you go to God in prayer, He will answer you and free you from all of your fears. (Psalm 34:4) When you pray to Him, you can walk away comforted by His peace, grace and mercy, with the knowledge that what you are asking for is taken care of.
So, have no fear because the Lord Jesus Christ is always near and He will never leave you nor will He forsake you! (Hebrews 13:5)
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