Do Not Fear

By on January 30, 2013 Comments { 1 }

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Counting the times when the Word– particularly Isaiah– carried me through the very hardest times, is virtually impossible. Claiming promises, clinging to those… It was survival of the…

Fittest? I think not.

Survival of the desperate.

“Do not fear”, He said.

But how do I not fear? By keeping my eyes fixed on Him.

There’s a scene in Shrek where Donkey and Shrek are crossing  a lava-filled moat on a rickety wooden and rope bridge. As long as Donkey looked at Shrek, he was able to keep moving forward, but when he looked away he stumbled and fell, shouting “I’m lookin’ down Shrek! I’m lookin down!” He was terrified by what he saw.

Fear is a controlling force. Where are you looking? If you’re fearful, look up. He’s holding out His righteous right hand to you.

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Dawn is still happily homeschooling after 15 years. She teaches her two sons, 12 & 10, enjoying every minute of "the second time around". She lives in Eastern Washington with her husband, the youngest 2 of their 6 kids, and an assortment of barking, squeaking, and clucking critters. She blogs here and at Prodigal Planet, as well as The Homeschool Post. You can also find her on Twitter @DawnMPerkins, , and Pinterest.
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One Response to Do Not Fear

  1. LLMom January 29, 2013 at 9:10 pm #

    Fear IS very controlling if we let it. I have let it control me way too much. I try now to choose to keep my eyes focused on Him, my life preserver, instead of down because when I do, I always sink into fear and stay there. Thanks for the reminder. I have to remind myself daily.
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