God lives and works today.
What a comfort and power and security this
knowledge brings us.
And yet, don't most of us know times
when this knowledge seems to disintegrate, because we
are gripped by an inexplicable fear?
Where can we get help to overcome fear?
The answer is in today's meditation by Basilia
Schlink called, Attacking Our Fear.
Fear is the emotion of our times.
Yes, it rules mankind as never before.
Jesus' words from Luke 21 verse 26 are
coming true.
The courage of many people will falter because
of the fearful fate that they see coming
upon the earth.
Our number one problem is how to cope
with our fear.
I found a way to cope with my
fears.
And perhaps it will comfort you to know
that by nature I'm a very fearful person
and have often had to suffer because of
it.
But God had a therapy for me.
He showed me that conquering fear is a
matter of practice.
It is the practice of dedication and faith
and we have to begin practicing on time.
But what do I mean by practicing on
time?
When I began to be afraid about the
coming day, instead of waiting till tomorrow, I
prayed to the Lord immediately, holding up His
promises like a banknote.
For example, I prayed the words of Psalm
138 verse 7.
Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve my life.
Or the words of Psalm 62 verse 1.
From Him comes my salvation.
It's all a matter of practicing on time.
Let us often look to our Father in
Heaven in our prayers of faith.
Let us meditate on His promises for the
difficult times that will come.
Let us make every effort to live according
to His commandments so that God can manifest
Himself as our God.
Then we will receive help in our anxiety
and in the times of trouble we will
experience what we have believed.
With no loophole for escape.
O my Father, Thou dost lead me.
From all danger Thou hast freed me.
Never left Thy child alone.
Like a Father all-providing, Wisely and in
love deciding How to turn my loss to
gain.
Yes, O Father, I can trust Thee.
Who dost help and deal so justly, Firmly
planned with Thy sure aid.
So I thank Thee now already For Thy
promise sure and steady.
I cannot fail to come to pass.
Arizona, 85028-4099 God bless you.