Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Do Not Fear

How many of us hear this, but don't get it? Let me be the first to raise my hand and say I know this, I don't always rely on it.

Yesterday, I was laid off. It wasn't a surprise, I am not angry, I am not upset, it is what it is and we have been slow for awhile, so while I am technically not terminated and probably will be called back, I had a choice to wallow in pity or smile. I chose to smile!

I saw it coming, we have plenty of food in the store house, we did our best to catch up and pay off creditors and the phones have quit ringing and to quote what I was told last week, 'I am not defined by my job.'

Last night we talked about how to change our circumstances in the Lord. Not change where He has put us, but change how we handle things and one thing was to speak His Word, speak Life into what we are feeling.

This morning, I looked up some scriptures on fear:
Matthew 10:31 - 'Therefore do not fear, you are more valued than sparrows.'

Proverbs 29:25 - 'The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted.'

Matthew 10:26 -' Therefore do not fear them for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed and hidden that will not be known.'

I wrote these down and I want to repeat them everyday. If I believe God placed my family where we are right now for His purpose, than I must also believe He has something planned for me that is beyond my wildest imagination for I am a daughter of the King.

I looked up the word Exalted and it means: elevated in rank, character or status, noble. Now that is what I am talking about. If I am not fearful, God will elevate me to where He wants me to be.

While I have not been working full time recently, I have struggled with daily chores, talking care of myself, finding my purpose, doing small things I should be doing to keep my home going.

Oh sure, I have organized, stored, tossed, cleaned, painted, moved things around, but my ultimate days have not been productive for the Lord. Now, I have time to do that and beginning today, I am going to try to see things from the Lords view and not my own and that begins with not having fear.

God is in control, I am not and I need to remember that at all times. He doesn't need my help determining what I need, He needs me to be quiet and listen!

Have a blessed day!

7 comments:

Kristin Bridgman said...

I ran across your blog from another. I love quilts and I love your attitude so became a follower:)
Glad I found you!
Kris

Scrappy quilter said...

You're right God is in control. I'm finding these past few days hard to believe that and I often have to say "help my unbelief". With all that's going on in the world, sometimes it's hard not to fear, yet the word tells us not to. We are to fear Him and Him alone. Wonderful post. Hugs

Quiltingranny said...

Lets join together to pray scripture over our fears, I can always use a prayer partner!

Scrappy quilter said...

Yes you do have word verification. Hugs

Patty said...

You are such a kind person. Thank you for your post. I lost my job in November and started a new job 2 days ago. I felt so depressed and blamed my boss for letting me go. I know it wasn't a healthy thing for me, but I couldn't get passed it. I'd stay in bed all day and do nothing. I am so glad to have read your post and other posts. I've followed you for a long time. You are an inspiration. Thank you.

Patty said...

You are such a kind person. Thank you for your post. I lost my job in November and started a new job 2 days ago. I felt so depressed and blamed my boss for letting me go. I know it wasn't a healthy thing for me, but I couldn't get passed it. I'd stay in bed all day and do nothing. I am so glad to have read your post and other posts. I've followed you for a long time. You are an inspiration. Thank you.

Quiltingranny said...

Patty, this is what is meant by defining ourselves by what we do. It looks like God was in control and you are now back to work. Staying in bed isn't an option for me and blaming someone else is futile. Still, sooner or later we all have those days. So happy you enjoy my blog and praise God you are working again!