Today's word is:
AFRAID
When I was a little girl, I learned this verse:
Psalm 56:3 KJV
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
I would repeat this when I was afraid at night. (I was afraid at night - a lot! Mostly my fears were wrapped up in the fear of mice. I always was afraid one would crawl up on my bed while I was in it!) I would tuck the covers up all around me and then repeat "What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee," over and over until I fell asleep.
I've grown out of that fear, but if something else comes up that causes me to be afraid, I will automatically think of that scripture.
In 2013, my word for the year is "fearless," so I thought "afraid" an appropriate choice for 5 minute Friday for me to cover. When I got to thinking about it, though, it seems to me that Psalm 56:3 says it all. If you trust Him, there is no need to be afraid.
I trust Him - I am positive He has my best interest at heart. Anything that happens to me will work out for my good. (See Romans 8:28)
Do you believe that for you, too?
STOP
If you'd like to join this writing exercise, go to Lisa-Jo's blog, Lisa-Jo Baker: tales from the Gypsy Mama.
If you'd like to join this writing exercise, go to Lisa-Jo's blog, Lisa-Jo Baker: tales from the Gypsy Mama.
I do believe it, but it's hard sometimes. It's a lot harder since I became a parent, but I keep trying.
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