The Word
“...don’t live in dread of what frightens them. Make the LORD of Heaven’s Armies holy in your life. He is the one you should fear. He is the one who should make you tremble. He will keep you safe.” ~Isaiah 8:12b-14a
The Thought
There is no shortage to hopeless and horrific headlines. We can read news stories, hear the worst-case scenarios, and allow fear to overtake our spirits. We ruminate on our fears and replay them in our minds.
What is worse, we can live in that dread, afraid to step out or take adventures that might bring joy and peace.
This weekend as Tim and I drove home from the Foraged Beauty weekend retreat, we passed a horrible accident. I have never seen so many rescue vehicles in my life—the night sky lit up with dread.
For the next thirty minutes in the car, my body was tense. Dread took over my spirit. But the Lord reminded me:
We are meant to be kingdom seekers. We are made for so much more than cowering in fear or worry.
Dread is the tool of the devil. He likes to replay in our mind worst-case scenarios, anxiety-ridden story lines. His strategy is sure: Live in dread.
How do we escape from living a life of dread? How do we rise above fears that can cripple our spirits?
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