Inspirational: FEAR NOT

Daily Inspirational Encouragement

FEAR NOT

excerpts from unknown and fromBetsy de Cruz respectively

Ephesians 4:23--And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;

The greatest renewal and restoration happens in our mind. Our minds hold our thoughts, beliefs and convictions. When we become saved, the Holy Spirit helps us work on unlearning and undoing any harmful thoughts that may be contrary to God. When we have unlearned these thoughts, we are shown better ways to think and believe through reading the Word of God. God's Word gives us thoughts that will edify and uplift us.

One of the thoughts that are in most people minds in this time in history is fear. Fear might lurch our hearts into overdrive when we wonder how we’ll pay the bills or find a new job. Fear attacks our peace when we’re dealing with a life-threatening illness. We worry about family members and their health issues. We worry about war and disease in today’s world. In the face of fear, we can take comfort in Jesus’ words: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid” (Mark 6:50b). Maybe you’re struggling against the wind of illness, unemployment, or conflict in your home. Perhaps you’re fearing the worst as winds of discouragement beat you down. Maybe you wonder why Jesus is taking so long to come and rescue you. May I encourage you to take heart? Jesus sees you. Take courage. Jesus is closer than you think. He can calm any fear.