Nothing to Face but Fear

By Paula Williamson, guest writer

Fear is an emotion, a feeling, and often not even real. Whether it is fear of the dark, fear of failure, or my own personal one, June bugs! They are so scary, right? They do not sting or bite. They are not poisonous, but the sight of one flying across my line of sight instantly strikes fear and panic into my heart. Insane, right? As a child, one flew right into my very long hair and buzzed by my ear, absolutely terrifying me. I could not get it out. My sisters tried to help while screaming, and those feelings surround me every time I see one. That’s ridiculous, I know, but is your fear imagined?

It Is Written

PSALM 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no

evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

No Fear

What would life be like if we did not give in to fear? What would life be like if we laughed in fear’s face? What would we try? Where would we go? What kind of story would we be able to tell after conquering our fears? What kind of victory would we feel? I don’t know about you, but I want to go out fighting the good fight! Living fully alive until I die! The good news is that we do not face it alone.

Prayer

Lord, I do not want to live robbed of anything, especially fear! How could I be afraid when I know You are with me? I trust You. You are with me always!

Takeaway

You are with me. I can do this!