Faith Or Fear

Good Morning!! What is the first reaction that most of us have in a crisis? That first emotion when we hear bad news?  If we are honest with ourselves, it is probably fear. Even those of us who calmly take control, call for the bandages, carefully follow the emergency procedures that we may have learned, and logically work to solve the problem still experience that initial "punched in the gut" feeling before our common sense and training take over. And what if the crisis is a very personal one,...illness, death, loss of a job, etc.? After the initial phase of fear and denial, what do you do then? How do you feel? What are your coping mechanisms?

Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge.—Psalm 62:8 (NIV)

 

I will honestly admit that for most of my life, fear and anger was the ruling emotions in a crisis. Sure, I wanted to "trust God",...but where was He when my world was crumbling? I couldn't wait around for Him to "show up", and clean up the mess. I needed answers NOW!,...and God wasn't speaking up, when I was falling apart. I have recently come to understand that my "faith" only applied when things were going my way. And when faith and trust were tested, by the trials and tribulations of life,...I wasn't really turning to God for my strength and my salvation. I really couldn't completely trust and relax in God's care. I wasn't able find peace in the midst of my panic,...and even though I asked for God's help, I wouldn't get out of His way,...and let Him work. I was still relying on myself; to "do something", to fix things.

 

So many continue to ask God for help,...and then tell Him that they don't really believe that He can or will,
...by continuing to stress and worry.
You must learn as I did; to "Let Go,...and Let God!"

 

The fundamental issues at the core of our worry are these: 

1. We really don't trust God. 
2. We don't think He would use His power to save us.
3. We don't think we are worthy,...and we don't really understand the meaning of "Grace."
4. We are impatient,...and want God to answer our prayers, our way.

...which led us back to #1,...We don't really trust God,...or His plan for our life.

"Faith helps us walk fearlessly,
run confidently,
and live victoriously."