Why am I afraid?

For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.  Isaiah 41:13 

In the past, this bible verse always brought me comfort.  Unfortunately I have not been feeling or believing what it says.  I'm not proud to admit that.  I have been feeling afraid.  Afraid of everything.  I have no confidence in my abilities at work, as a wife, as a mother or as a friend.  What's going on with me?  I often asked God as I read Isaiah 41:13, "Why aren't you helping me?"  

Months passed and the fear continued to dwell within me and God had been silent.  But today I received an answer.  As the words, "...who takes hold of your right hand..." went through my mind I realized that God has only been waiting for me to extend my hand to Him before He takes hold of it. God is a gentleman and waits patiently for us to approach Him.  Do you ever start living your life without giving any thought to God's direction or leading or even asking Him for guidance?  That is what I was doing.  I stopped my daily devotions and my daily bible readings because I've been too busy.  Maybe that's just an excuse.  Maybe I've been trying to live my own life and not allow God to do the leading.   

If you are feeling afraid, open up your bible and read scripture on fear.  Place God back in the forefront of your life and don't make excuses to not spend time with Him daily.  How easy it is for us to get caught up in the world and walk ahead of God instead of allowing Him to lead the way.  

Look up these verses on fear:

Psalm 56:4

1 John 4:18

Matthew 10:31

Isaiah 54:4

Other helpful resources:

Contentment and Peace

Give Yourself Credit

Self Esteem

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