Fear

Fear is our body’s natural defense against a threat; It initiates our fight or flight response. It is not intrinsically harmful but a response to keep us safe. However, fear resulting from worrying about future possibilities of harm or misfortune can be life-stealing. We only have this present moment in time to live, and when we allow that to be taken away by the whispers of doubt and fear, then this precious time is lost. Satan works so hard to place doubt in our hearts at this moment because he cannot see the future, has no power over the future, and does not hold our future. Only God knows our story, past, present, and future. Only God can bring beauty from ashes. Some days it is an act of sheer will, but I can choose to turn my gaze from uncertain fears to a God I know to be steadfast and true. It has always been worth the effort!