One of the things I am learning about faith is that as it grows - fear diminishes. As faith grows - sin doesn't have as many footholds as it once did. Fear used to be ever present in my life. Because of my past, I have always been afraid of anger. Of conflict.
It used to be when I was out in public and someone across the store was arguing, I would be afraid that they would turn to look at me, blame me for their predicament. I was always afraid that I wouldn't measure up, be able to do the task at hand. It was too easy to beat myself up over a situation, to lack confidence that I was good at something.
This is one of the greatest gifts I have gained from being in His Word. He has "put me together and shaped me up - for the tasks He has for me". He has prepared me. Equipped me. Designed me. Put me where He needs me to be. He has given me an instruction manual. I am not walking blind or confused.Instead of walking in fear - I walk in excitement. I look forward to what is around the next corner. I walk hand in hand with Him as we celebrate this journey together. He is giving me comfort and encouragement in seeing that, although I am not perfect, there are quite a few successful tasks behind me.
And all because of Him. Of Him using me as a vessel for Him. In our marriage, our children, our relationships with family, friends. In our business. In all of my life.
So, when the time comes that I doubt, focus on fear, He reminds me that I can stand firm in His Word - on and in Him. He has promised me I am prepared for that task.
No matter what that task is.
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