"WORRY ~ FEAR!"

So many people today, worry and live in fear. Not only for themselves, but for their, children,spouses family and friends. In the midst of our fears, God is still Sovereign. Society's character might change, but God's character always remains the same. We must remember, God is ALWAYS in control!

"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)

"Whatever the circumstances, whatever the call, whatever the duty, whatever the price, whatever the sacrafice ~ His strength will be your strength in your hour of need." -Billy Graham

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1 (KJV)

"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1,2 (KJV) "The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore." Psalm 121:7,8 (KJV)

Ultimately, it is God Himself we must rely on as our protector when we are confronted with fear. As we go to God in prayer, seeking His miraculous help, we must be sure to give Him praise and stand firm with
trust in Him.

"For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of hs tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me upon a rock." Psalm 27:5 (KJV)

"Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday." Psalm 91:5,6 (KJV)

"Thou shalt not be affrighted at them: for the Lord thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible." Deuteronomy 7:21 (KJV)

DO NOT FEAR ~ OUR AWESOME GOD IS ABLE TO DO WONDERS!

"Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." Matthew 6:34 (KJV)

Although the Lord tells us not to worry, as human beings, we do. But, dwelling on the past or worrying about the future is a sure way to put ourselves into an unhealthy and unproductive frame of mind. Satan seeks
to fill our hearts with worry and fear. It's then, that he feels he has gotten a grasp on us. But if we put our faith in Jesus, our Savior, He will supply all we truly need: the gift of eternal life and the comfort of knowing that God is always with us. He gives us a cheerful outlook on all things we face through life.

Application: "COMFORT"
When a problem overwhelms you
And you cannot see your way,
Find a quiet place to listen...
Hear what Jesus has to say.
There are times we overlook Him,
Times when we forget He's here;
But He never will forsake us
For He holds us all most dear.
Every single bit of worry,
Every single bit of grief,
If unburdened to our Savior
Will be blessed with sweet relief.
~ Marian Ford Park

Today's Devotion:
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27:1 (KJV)

"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen." Revelation 22:21 (KJV)