Learning Not to Fear

Welcome Friends,

I'm glad you stopped by after reading today's Proverbs 31 devotion.http://proverbs31devotions.blogspot.com/
If you've struggled with or are struggling with fear I hope you will do two things.

(1) Write out Joshua 1:6-7, "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them.Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go." (NIV)

These were the first verses I wrote in the "Fear Busters" section of my journal. I studied them for weeks and have many pages of notes on them. I have learned many important truths and they continue to minister to me.

(2) Get my friend Wendy Blight's book
Hidden Joy in a Dark Corner. http://shopp31.com/hiddenjoyinadarkcorner.aspx

Wendy shares her story of overcoming fear after a brutal rape. No matter what fears you have today friend, I'm confident you can learn some valuable lessons from Wendy.
Wendy has such a testimony of hope in the power of God that everyone can learn something from her.

You can also listen to Wendy's compelling story on Family life today.

http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/FamilyLife_Today/

Please take a few minute to listen and learn from one who has experienced replacing fear with hope.

I'm praying for you today as you allow the Lord to replace your fear with His hope.
Please use what our heavenly Father has already given to us, His love, His power and His self control.
Now, walk in confidence knowing our sweet Jesus is with you in your present circumstance.

Here's one more word of encouragement for you from my sweet friend Micca Cambell.
http://www.miccacampbell.com/2010/01/fear-driven-parent.html

"When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, 'He's so big we can never kill him.' But David looked at the same giant and thought, 'He's so big, I can't miss.'"