ONE REAL SOURCE OF HOPE
Mood:  surprised
Topic: Fear
Psalm 130:3-5 GW O LORD, who would be able to stand if you kept a record of sins? But with you there is forgiveness so that you can be feared. I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and with hope I wait for his word.

Fear not as in abject terror, but reverence, honor, respect, worship. Jesus loves us so much He isn't waiting around seeking to make a list of every mistake, bad choice or sin. He doesn't need to focus on wrongs, often not near as much as we do ourselves.

Because He loves us and seeks our ultimate good, God seeks to bring us to a point of acknowledging our sin, asking Him for help. God delights in forgiving those genuinely seeking help and guidance.

Why would I refuse my one real source of help?

Psalm 130:7 O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, because with the LORD there is mercy and with him there is unlimited forgiveness.

When Winds Howl
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Topic: Fear
WHEN WINDS HOWL

(c) 2008 Carolyn R Scheidies

Psalm 135:3a GW Praise the LORD because he is good. ...

When winds howl and fear beckons, I will trust in God
For He is good.
When sickness and death knock at my door, I will not grow bitter
Trusting God's purposes
Knowing He is good.
When my life falls apart
I refuse to blame God,
Recognizing I make choices
Recognizing Satan really is out to get me
And that God is there, caring,
Only a prayer away
He offers His presence, protection and peace.
And I will praise Him
Knowing no matter what
He is near
And He is good!

V.14 GW The LORD will provide justice for his people and have
compassion on his servants.

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Not Politically Correct
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Topic: Fear

Acts 13:9-12 GW But Saul, also known as Paul, was filled with the Holy Spirit. He stared at Elymas and said, "You are full of dirty tricks and schemes, you son of the devil! You hate everything that has God's approval. Quit trying to distort the truth about the way the Lord wants people to live. The Lord is against you now. For a while you will be blind, unable to see the light of day." Suddenly, Elymas couldn't see a thing. He tried to find people to lead him. When the governor saw what had happened, he believed. The Lord's teachings amazed him. 

Paul didn't mince words or seek to soften the truth. He certainly wasn't "politically correct." Paul didn't let fear keep him from speaking truth firmly and forthrightly.

And the governor turned to the Lord, because Paul spoke the truth and showed God's power.

Are we afraid to truly let God work in and through us because we fear what others will think, we fear what God might actually do, or we really don't trust in God's Word or His goodness?

If we claim His name, can we do less than trust and obey? Only then will we, like Paul, see lives changed.

Jesus, help me trust and not be afraid. Help me listen to Your voice and step out in faith when You speak. Amen.

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