Friday, March 12, 2010

Be Not Afraid


While it is almost impossible to dissociate the beautiful song "Be Not Afraid" with death and funerals given the popular choice it has become - we should not overlook it as a guide and reminder of what God promises ALL of us each and every single day!

The tool to remove fear is in our very grasp today and it is fully apparent in the words that I believe embody exactly what Jesus, God and the Holy Spirit teach us about the topic of fear and Faith and Hope!

" You shall cross the barren desert, but you shall not die of thirst:

You shall wander far in safety though you do not know the way;

You shall speak your words in foreign lands and all will understand;

You shall see the Face of God and live;

Be Not Afraid,
I go before you always
Come follow me and I will give you rest.

If you pass through raging waters, in the sea you shall not drown;

If you walk amid the burning flames, you shall not be harmed;

If you stand before the power of Hell and Death is at your side,
Know that I am with you through it all

Be Not Afraid,
I go before you always
Come follow me and I will give you rest.

Blessed are your poor for the Kingdom shall be theirs;

Blessed are you that weep and mourn for one day you shall laugh;

And if wicked tongues insult and hate you all because of Me, Blessed-Blessed are you

Be Not Afraid,
I go before you always -
Come follow me and I will give you rest."

This is not merely a funeral dirge - it is a wonderful and constant reminder that NO MATTER what confronts you in this life -YOU are NEVER alone!

You do not need to fear anything, or worry about anything - God will ALWAYS have you in his grasp and will never let you go through hardship or battles on your own!!

Birds and animals do not have jobs - responsibilities or the means to care for themselves -- so how is it they survive ???

God provides what we need - and it may not be exactly what we want but it is His Will we must Trust! Not our own agenda!

Stop Fearing - Stop worrying! Turn that over to Him and you will never need to Fear anything!

Ever!

Stay Strong!

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