Lately, I have been bothered by thoughts of changes in the community, unplanned expenses, pending bill payments, problems with relationships, worries about my children. This is my greatest fear – the fear of the unknown – not knowing what the future holds and not having control over a situation. It makes me sick to the stomach.
This happens all the time. Just when I think that everything is going fine, that my plans are happening according to schedule, that I can enjoy some peace – something shakes up my quiet little world. Anxiety is my weakest point. But the Lord knows that where I am weakest, there He is strongest. When I’m smug and comfortable, I don’t need to rely on Him. I’m okay with my life. But when I’m anxious and afraid, that’s when I cling to Him for strength.
Fear is all in my mind – I waste so much time worrying about things that have yet to happen. The Lord needs to constantly remind me that He is in control. His love is greater than all my fears.
There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment, and so one who fears is not yet perfect in love. (1 John 4:18)
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