“Fear not,” or some variation of that phrase, is one of the most repeated refrains in the Bible. Some sources say, depending on the translations, there are 365 such phrases, one for every day of the year!
We need those reminders to trust, especially when we look at our circumstances. When we step out of the boat and find ourselves sinking fast. When we look around and things seem hopeless, and we wonder where God is. When anxiety rears its ugly head once again.
God often calls us to a reversal of thinking. Flip two letters around and “scared” becomes “Sacred.”
Whenever you find the enemy creeping in, the thief who comes only to steal, kill, and destroy, flip the script and instead be transformed by renewing your mind.
When fear crouches at your door, remember who God is, and remember He is with you.
If something is sacred it is holy, hallowed, set apart.
Jesus prayed, “Hallowed be your name.”
God’s name is Holy.
Jesus’ name is powerful.
If we focus on that name, fears have to flee.
Darkness departs.
Hearts are healed.
Lives liberated and transformed.
Sacred.
The Lord is near to all who call on him. To all who call on him in truth. (Psalm 145:18)
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