Do you ever avoid a situation because you feel vulnerable? Afraid? To some degree, we all need to do just that in order to protect ourselves from danger, right? However, at some point we might allow our feelings of vulnerability and fear to control us. We might hide behind them…and be a slave to them. When and how do we know when it has crossed the line?
I believe fear was created to help us, yes. But, I also believe that the devil can and will use fear against us, too. He will try to make us lose hope, lose trust, lose faith, and lose love. I am reminding myself tonight that I cannot let him win. I cannot let fear control me. I cannot be a slave to it. I am reminding myself that God wants both you and me to have MORE hope in Him, MORE trust in Him, MORE faith in him, and MORE love for Him.
Unfortunately, when I am feeling vulnerable or fearful, I sometimes make the mistake of placing my hope in people. However, I am always reminded of my mistake…by disappointment. It’s a brutal thing, that disappointment. Then I remember that, instead, I should have placed my hope in God alone. And, I stand reproached and humbled.
In the end, I am thankful. Thankful that God bothered to draw me closer to Him.
I hope you, too, feel thankful.
