Fear

I am afraid of not being loved, of losing my recovery, of the unknown. I'm insecure about my financial situation. I'm afraid of my physical condition - especially of deterioration.

I'm 52 years old and have the physical disabilities of an 80 year old.

Ps 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life — of whom shall I be afraid?

Ps 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. 9 Fear the LORD, you his saints,for those who fear him lack nothing.

I know that I have nothing to fear but God. Fear of God is a good thing. It isn't fear in the sense of terror, but in the sense of awe and amazement - He is all powerful and could squash me if that pleased Him. He is Holy and merciful and would never hurt me. But it is worth noting that many times in the Old Testament Scriptures, God wiped out individuals and even entire nations because they refused to repent and turn to Him.

So whom shall I fear? I fear God alone. No matter what I fear on earth, nothing should motivate me more than fear of my own disobedience. For the consequences are loss. God blesses the faithful. If I want to maintain recovery, be loved, feel financially secure, and find contentment in my physical condition, in obedience to God, He provides for all my needs - spiritual, emotional and physical.

Father in Heaven You are holy. You are the God of the universe who created us and sends every breath into our lungs. Lord, my desire is to release all earthly fears to You, to trust in You alone, to fear You with due honor and glory. Would You infuse in me, by the power of Your Holy Spirit, the strength of Jesus, the courage to face each day with joy, and the hope that is in You alone. You are my LORD, my light and salvation — whom shall I fear? You are the stronghold of my life — of whom shall I be afraid? In Jesus name I pray, amen.