Fear is Insidious

“Fear,” Johnny said as his eyes followed the flight of a red-tail hawk towering above the valley. “Fear is the opponent. It keeps the common man from soaring… Fear is insidious.”

— Page 63, Golf's Sacred Journey: The Sequel

In our lifetime, we have never seen a time such as this in our nation. These past two weeks have been harrowing. As you can see by today’s quote, I felt like I needed to skip forward to the sequel for a message that God has for us this day. I needed to do this for my heart as I have felt it wavering at times and I think it will bless you too. I just need to quote the Lord. I do not have words… but He does. And they are a treasure:

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Isaiah 41: 10

"For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right
hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you."

Isaiah 41:13

"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear…"

1 John 4: 18

"You came near when I called you, and you said, 'Do not fear.' "

Lamentations 3: 57

"I sought the Lord, and he answered me;
he delivered me from all my fears."

Psalms 34: 4

"Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the
mountains fall into the heart of the sea…"

Psalms 46:2

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged,
for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

Joshua 1: 9

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified… for the Lord you
God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

Deuteronomy 31: 6

"Can any one of you by worrying add a
single hour to your life?"

Matthew 6: 27

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow,
for tomorrow will worry about itself…"

Matthew 6: 34

"When I am afraid, I put my trust in you."

Psalms 56: 3

"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I sill fear no evil, for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

Psalms 23: 4

"Cast all of your cares on Him because he cares for you."

1 Peter 5: 7

"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ."

Philippians 4: 7

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.
In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

John 16: 33

"I can do all this through him who gives me strength"

Philippians 4: 1

"When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. "

Psalms 94: 19

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you
as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

John 14: 27

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and
assurance about what we do not see."

Hebrews 11: 1

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