WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF?

 WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF?

Ps. 34:4 I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me, freeing me from all my fears. NLT

What are you afraid of? Does the uncertainty of the future concern you? Does death frighten you? Do people get to you? Are you afraid of your ability to sustain your way of life? Are you afraid of what Satan might do to harass you? Whatever fear you may have, listen to the word of the Lord today.

There is peace, security, and strength for those who pray. When we are consistently in the presence of the Lord, we are not plagued by the concerns of life. We are not fearful of what surrounds us. Being with the Lord enables us to relax and trust, for we know that He is much greater than all our fears. We discover when we are in His presence that He is able to deliver us. We come to recognize the glory and majesty of our God. We are renewed in our spirit when we soak in the Lord himself. We are reminded there of His promises. Yes, there is freedom of the soul in the presence of the Lord. He frees us from all our fears. There is nowhere for our fears to hide. They are washed away in the presence of the Lord.

The more time we spend with the Lord, the less fear we have. And, the reverse is true as well. The less time we spend with the Lord, the more prone we are to fear. The Psalmist reminds us to be still and wait on the Lord. When we do, He renews our strength. There are no shortcuts to peace. It is only found in our prayer closets. If you don’t think you have the time to pray, your life is way out of whack. Your priorities are wrong and you are way too preoccupied with the concerns of this life.

Great is the reward of those who often spend time with the Lord in prayer.