‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ Isaiah 41:10 NASB2020

Fear is a very real thing. I don’t care what it is. It could be a fear of bugs, a fear of balloons (don’t judge), a fear of failure, or even loss. It’s crippling when you’re afraid. It freezes you in terror, making you unable to function properly.

This verse is so assuring. It’s Gods command that there’s nothing to fear because He’s with us. That alone should dispell fear, but He then promises to help you and hold you up with His righteous right hand.

If you’re facing a situation where you’re afraid, remember this word today. Whether it’s the loss of a spouse, He’s with you.  If it’s the loss of a  child, He’s with you. If it’s the loss of your job, He’s with you. Whatever it is, He won’t leave you to face it alone.

Spend time today reminding yourself that God is bigger than your problems. He’s aware of what you’re facing, and He’s with you.

Dry your tears and wash your face. Soon, the thing you’re facing will be a distant memory, and you’ll see that what looked so bad was clearly a bump in the road on your journey.

Sandy G