"For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live because those who are led by the spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of Sonship.” Romans 8:13 – 15
I think that fear is one of my greatest sins. This sin, for me, often dominates my language (I’m afraid that this will happen if…; I’m afraid I let this person or that person down), my thoughts, and my decision making. I love that Johnson put in this scripture because it speaks so clearly to where I am so, so much of the time.
One of my primary goals of this 40-day season is to repent of this sin and to be finally and completely free of this particular prison. I am looking forward to having opportunity to prove the will of God in boldness and fearlessness in the days to come.
Fear is one of Satan's greatest tools. It's so insidious because it immobilizes us for what is most of the time no good reason at all. At least for me, when I finally come to grips with a fear of mine, I feel a little ridiculous for what I've been afraid of. And after all, what do we really have to fear?
ReplyDeleteLord, may we truly put our eyes on You and let the rest fade away.
I agree. The fear is often worse than the reality. Thanks, love, and amen.
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