Some days I have to fight harder than others.
My first biggest fear is death. Death of my family and me dealing with the loss or me dying and Emily and Frankie dealing with my loss. (I know I wont be there, but I know how I would feel and I dont want them to feel that way either)
My second fear is irony. Irony where the outcome is death.
I know that I know that I know that I am going to heaven. So is my family. But the unbearable feeling of loss is what I really fear.
My deal with irony is that I cant shake this feeling that if things in my life are going TOO well, something bad is looming around the corner waiting to happen.
Ultimately I don't have control over the future, but Irony gives me a false sense of control. Sort of.
You have heard those stories...someone says "I have never had to suffer such a great loss" Then 2 weeks later they do suffer great losses.
You have heard people say "Oh no, you just jinxed us!" I know that the Bible does not support "Jinxes" but I still cant shake the fear despite what I know in my brain.
Or sometimes I keep coming across devotionals about women dealing with loss and instead of being encouraged by their faith and the Scriptures supporting Gods love for them, I am struck with fear and think "Oh no, I am being prepped for something terrible."
Irony makes me fear action. What if the good thing I am about to say or do opens the door for irony to allow the exact opposite to happen. Even me writing this post seems like I am opening the door for something bad to happen. I wrote about my fears and they came true.
Its a TERRIBLE way to think and live.
But I have the Lord to help me and deliver me from this fear.
The following Scriptures are ones that I have to read and pray and say aloud to fight the fear:
Phil 4:8 Finally Brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things.
Jer 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future"
James 4:7 Submit yourselves then to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Psalms 34:4 I sought the Lord and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
I believe there is Power is the Words that God gave us in the Bible. And going through these Bible verses really truly helps me.
To be honest, I dont know how people without faith function.
Do you have a fear that you face daily?
Do you have Bible verses that you go to fight those fears?
If so, I wanna hear them :)

I agree with you. I truly don't understand how people live without faith. Faith in the Lord always gets me through difficult times. You are such a beautiful person.
ReplyDeleteThank you!!! That is so nice to say :)
DeleteI agree with you. I truly don't understand how people live without faith. Faith in the Lord always gets me through difficult times. You are such a beautiful person.
ReplyDeleteNew follower and just read your "God is Good" posts, and followed the link to this one. I love them all! I can totally relate to the fears...mine are the same since becoming a mommy. Thanks for sharing the verses you remember when those fears creep up!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Now if only I can commit them to memory :)
DeleteOne of my favorites is Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
ReplyDeleteI also something saying "Do not fear is written in the Bible 365 times... it's a daily reminder to trust in God"
I really liked those because I struggle with the same thing. Dying and not getting to do all the things I would've liked and to leave all of my family and friends behind or for someone I know to die. It's just so scary and I have to constantly remind myself that God has a plan for me!
-Madi
www.acreativeadventure.blogspot.com
I did not know it was in the Bible so many times!!! Thats truly amazing!
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