As our church Indy Metro has been going through a series on fear I have been pondering this idea a lot over the last few months. This issue of fear can be such a crippling thing and can keep us from what God wants for our lives. It is so important to recognize our fears and not allow them to drive the decisions we make.
The direction of our lives can easily be swayed by the fears that control us. If you fear man and are out to please man then your life will show it and you will be trapped into thinking that making people happy is why you are here. We need to begin to recognize the biggness of our God and begin to stand in awe of Him and fear him and allow that to drive our decisions and the direction of our lives.
I love this Psalm that talks about the biggness and greatness and majesty of our Creator:
Psalm 19
1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they display knowledge.
3 There is no speech or language
where their voice is not heard. [a]
4 Their voice [b] goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun,
5 which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6 It rises at one end of the heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is hidden from its heat.
7 The law of the LORD is perfect,
reviving the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the LORD are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
9 The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever.
The ordinances of the LORD are sure
and altogether righteous.
10 They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the comb.
11 By them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12 Who can discern his errors?
Forgive my hidden faults.
13 Keep your servant also from willful sins;
may they not rule over me.
Then will I be blameless,
innocent of great transgression.
14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
As we begin to recognize and stand in awe of our God our fears begin to not look so big. God longs for us to no longer be held in bondage to the fears that we have. Will you release them to him today?
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Steven // March 9, 2009 at 12:43 am |
I love it. Great job. I know if I would have been afraid, my ministry would never have gotten as far as it has. Thanks for post. Aaron directed me to it.
Peace brother. steven k