FEAR NOT

Once again, I woke up this morning and read my favorite devotional.  It's simple words made such perfect sense.  As I have said before, I am not one to worry about things and the words I am about to include only reinforced this statement. 

     "So far, everyday of your life you have had enough to survive.  Whether it was water, food or shelter, one way or another, you had enough.  Why would tomorrow be any different?  God has created an abundant world, live in appreciation of that."

Isnt that a beautiful thought?  I am 42 years old.  I have never gone without.  God has been faithful, even when I have not.  I have been blessed in so many ways.  Think about it....so have you! 

As I have said many times before, I love reading about and studying the people of the Bible.  God completely met their needs, just like He does for us today.  When Moses led the people of Isreal through the wilderness, they depended upon and asked God to fulfill their every need.  Those people lived through drastic conditions, conditions which we cannot even begin to imagine.  Yet, they survived and thrived.  When the woman at the well went to get herself a much needed drink of water, she had no idea Jesus would meet her there with an everlasting fountain.  I also feel quite sure that Mary Magdalene suffered from much worry and torment before she was delivered from the not one, but seven demons, which captivated her soul. 

Our Bible is full of instructions for any and all of life's situations, especially 'fear' and 'worry.'  In fact, 365 verses of the Bible begin with the words "FEAR NOT."  Isnt that something?  God loves us so dearly that He gave us a "FEAR NOT" verse for each day of the year.  How awesome is that? 

As Christians, it is God's plan that we not only survive, but that we thrive as well.  In order for us to thrive, our spiritual and emotional needs must be met.  We all require love, acceptance, security, identity and a purpose if we desire to truly LIVE!  God's love is unending and unconditional, no matter what we do.  His will never turn His back on us.  He will not leave us in times of trouble and will direct our very footsteps if only we allow Him to do so.  We are marvellously made Children of God and are individually a part of His eternal plan. 

Knowing these things, we should meet each day as a gift from our Heavenly father who loves ius all so much.  Lets thrive, not only survive.  Lets be confident and FEAR NOT.  Talk to Him, ask for His direction.  Share your happiness with Him and others.  Live life to the fullest.....it is what God intended for you to do

Psalm 34:10  Those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing