We know that life can change with every breath which can produce
fear if we are not intentionally focused on God.. Certainly, we are
living in a time of fear that something unpleasant will occur . . . and
we fear that things will get more difficult . . . dark . . . and
depressing. If, we fail to intentionally respond to circumstances
through prayer we will only see the horizontal details.Fear erects an
obstacle to see more than the moment.
I have a friend
that says "Pray about nothing and you will fear everything. Pray about
everything and you will fear nothing." The thing is . . . we
ultimately need to make a decision whether we will respond to the
challenges of life through prayer or if we will allow fear to control
us.
Take a look in the ancient days: The people of God
were freed from slavery; however, their previous slave owners wanted
them back. (see Exodus 14: 5).
A choice had to be made. They could face their oppressors or head into
the Red Sea. Either way appeared to lead to their death. The people
were afraid. (see Exodus 14:11) . Their fear makes sense.
While
we know the Red Sea parted; the people had no idea that God would make
a miraculous way. The people needed to have faith that God a plan in
order to move forward.
What would have occurred if they would have stayed at the bank of the Red Sea because of their fear?
They
would have missed out on the plan of God . . . to provide a way to the
promised land . . . by parting the Red Sea. Prayer made the difference.
Moses prayed: "The LORD said to Moses, "Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to get moving! (Exodus 14: 15, NKJ)"
It is simple.
God
had already made it clear that they were to leave Egypt; however, the
power of fear became a strong force. Moses prayed. God clearly
directed him: "Get moving!"
Pray about everything. Fear nothing
Do what God says to do: "Get moving."
Learning to Kick Start the day by praying about everything and fearing nothing,
Kerrie
(written by Kerrie Palmer © 2010 All Rights Reserved)