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"Don't be afraid," he said. "Take courage. I am here!" — Matthew 14:27 NLT God's call to courage is not a call to naïveté or ignorance. We aren't to be oblivious to the overwhelming challenges that life brings. We must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. — Hebrews 2:1 NASB - Do whatever it takes to keep your gaze on Jesus.
When a friend of mine spent several days in the hospital at the bedside of her husband, she relied on hymns to keep her spirits up. Every few minutes, she stepped into the restroom and sang a few verses of "Great Is Thy Faithfulness." Do likewise! Memorize Scripture. Read biographies of great lives. Ponder the testimonies of faithful Christians. Make the deliberate decision to set your hope on him. As followers of God, you and I have a huge asset. We know everything is going to turn out all right. Christ hasn't budged from his throne, and Romans 8:28 hasn't evaporated from the Bible. Our problems have always been his possibilities. - Feed your fears, and your faith will starve. Feed your faith, and your fears will.
We know everything is going to turn out all right. That's the promise of Romans 8:28. But it's hard to remember when all the possibilities of what could go wrong are swirling around us. When fear is plentiful, let's fix our gaze on Jesus and remember this: We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. — Romans 8:28 NKJV God's Promise to Me The Lord is in control. He knows how it all turns out. And He promised it will be for my good. He will give me the courage to keep going and the hope to hold on. * |
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Feed your fears, and your faith will starve. Feed your faith, and your fears will. |
Feed your fears, and your faith will starve. Feed your faith, and your fears will. |
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Believe He Can Don't be afraid; just believe. — Mark 5:36 The presence of fear does not mean you have no faith. Fear visits everyone. Even Christ was afraid (Mark 14:33). But make your fear a visitor and not a resident. Hasn't fear taken enough? Enough smiles? Chuckles? Restful nights, exuberant days? Meet your fears with faith. Do what my father urged my brother and me to do. Summertime for the Lucado family always involved a trip from West Texas to the Rocky Mountains. (Think Purgatory to Paradise.) My dad loved to fish for trout on the edge of the white-water rivers. Yet he knew that the currents were dangerous and his sons could be careless. Upon arrival we'd scout out the safe places to cross the river. He'd walk us down the bank until we found a line of stable rocks. He was even known to add one or two to compensate for our short strides. As we watched, he'd test the stones, knowing if they held him, they'd hold us. Once on the other side, he'd signal for us to follow. "Don't be afraid," he could have said. "Trust me." We children never needed coaxing. But we adults often do. Does a river of fear run between you and Jesus? Cross over to Him. Believe He can. Believe He cares. Does the path ahead look uncertain, even frightening? Maybe this image will help. When a father leads his four-year-old son down a crowded street, he takes him by the hand and says, "Hold on to me." He doesn't say, "Memorize the map." Or, "Take your chances dodging the traffic." Or, "Let's see if you can find your way home." The good father gives the child one responsibility: "Hold on to my hand." When fears threaten your faith, remember this: My Scripture of Hope You go before me and follow me. You place Your hand of blessing on my head. — Psalm 139:5 NLT God's Promise to Me I don't have to live afraid. Because God cares. He holds my hands and leads me safely to Him. |
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What anxious thoughts do you need to release today? Are you worried about tomorrow? Worried about your kids? Worried about work? Don't be afraid. Just take His hand! ~ Devotionals Daily |
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Exchange your anxieties for God's peace |
Calm Moments for Anxious Days: A 90-Day Devotional Journey |
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+ FREE bonus gifts & FREE Shipping! | In an uncertain world, it's not always easy to put our worries into God's hands. Beloved author and pastor Max Lucado weaves together biblical promises, gentle illustrations, and thoughtful practices to help you exchange your anxieties for God's peace. Including a quick-reference list of God's promises, this 90-day devotional is ideal for seasons of stress, depression, and anxiety. Whether you're facing grief or trauma, questioning your value or purpose, fatigued by the everyday trials of life, or wondering if that cloud of fear will ever leave you, Calm Moments for Anxious Days brings you back to truth and hope. Never minimizing your emotions and experiences, Lucado lovingly reminds you that there is Someone big enough to take away every anxious thought so you can know a peace that is beyond understanding. |
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Calm Moments for Anxious Days includes Scripture, devotional thoughts, and practical tools to help you release your anxieties one by one, breath by breath, into the safe hands of a God who will never leave you. Each brief but powerful entry includes: - A heartfelt devotion with ideas for applying God's Word to your circumstances
- A biblically-based promise or affirmation to replace your spiraling thoughts
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