Are you feeling afraid right now?

Never before have we had a time when fear is felt by the whole world at the same time. It seems fear is attacking from all angles, and clinging to those it grabs a hold of.

Perhaps these “what if’s” have floated through your mind. What if I hug someone or talk to them with my mask off, and I come down with COVID 19 and end up in the hospital for weeks or maybe die? What if my company cuts back more, and I have no income? What if I say the wrong thing to the wrong person and I end up in the middle of a brawl? What if the presidential voting count doesn’t get settled? 

I’m sure I’ve missed a view worries.

This fear can be so consuming it makes seeing straight difficult. It can be overwhelming and quickly steal one’s breath. Almost like a tsunami attacking the soul and spirit. Things that never were a bother, are now.

Before we go any further, let’s take a slow deep breath.

Fear is not something that comes from God. It’s a reaction we have when we look at circumstances from our human eyes. 

What if…we give all these things to God? 

He is the maker of peace…a peace that stands up to the fearful thoughts that want to rob you of joy and happiness.

But how do we get this peace and hang on to it? 

By looking up. By praying and telling Him what is a bother, what is a fear, what is troubling you? Then follow that with telling Him, “God, I trust you.”

It may not be easy to say, but if you can do it, you will feel better. And the more you say it, the more you will feel fear leave you. Your mind and spirit and soul will feel refreshed. You’ll be able to think clearly. You’ll be able to sleep and rest better. No matter what else happens around you keep looking heavenward and repeating those very words.

And if you are able, begin to thank Him for all that is happening. Thank Him for the good things that we are experiencing because we had to slow down and spend time at home. Thank Him that we are discovering what is important in life. Thank Him because in the midst of a storm He will bring us calm. Thank Him for He has not abandoned us. He remains our source of hope.