Psalm 139:23 I think all of us, if we stopped and thought about it, would have to admit that we get anxious about something. There is at least one thing and probably more that brings us stress, worry, concern and even fear. It could be a phobia, uncertainty or an overwhelming sense of dread whichContinue reading “Anxiety”
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A fearful future
Isaiah 41:13 Many of us have become desensitised to the violence, abuse, political unrest and natural disasters which flood our televisions and social media pages. Getting used to these things is an inbuilt protection mechanism which stops us from being overwhelmed and overcome but also causes us to be numb and to stop caring. IfContinue reading “A fearful future”
Constant and consistent
1 Chronicles 16:34 If we look way back in history, we can recognise that religion in some form or another has been an integral part of any age and society. There have been all sorts of gods, traditions and superstitions that have dictated, enslaved and driven cultures to success or ruin. What most peopleContinue reading “Constant and consistent”
Bleak or bright
Habakkuk 2:14 The earth is and has been filled with violence, evil, corruption, perversion and extortion. There are glimpses of goodness that we see depending largely on where we live and the influence that brave people with Godly values have had. The bad things in the world can be overwhelming and frightening. The future canContinue reading “Bleak or bright”
What rules your heart?
If we stop and reflect long enough we will discover what is ruling our heart. What makes you the person you are? What emotion do you default to? What makes you laugh, cry, stress, get angry, worry or excited? What is it that inspires, inhibits or invigorates you? More often than not fear will beContinue reading “What rules your heart?”
Uncertain days
Each day holds more uncertainty and potential danger. It can be quite unsettling and fearful to think about what the future holds. It seems terror attacks are increasing and getting closer to home. The tension with North Korea is escalating with no one sure as to what they will do next. There is even increasingContinue reading “Uncertain days”
Security blanket
As children we clung to the security of our favourite soft and cuddly toy or blanket. It provided comfort and courage in a big and sometimes lonely world. It would help us sleep at night and calm our fears of the dark. Growing up though we left those childish ways behind us because we beganContinue reading “Security blanket”