by Hazel Straub
Fear or faith develops where we make the biggest investment. When we believe a negative word, fear grabs and pulls us down. Our faith and trust in God must grow bigger than fear.
In the natural, we have tests and due to a failure, think that devastation is our portion. We have to decide if we will exist in the ruins or turn to God and grab hold of him and his promises. One failure does not have to ruin the rest of our lives. The choice is life or death. Live with the fear of lack or choose to trust that God will provide for all of our needs. Fear causes us to become self-absorbed, which ruins relationships and causes us to run from difficulty because the natural circumstances seem difficult.
Remain where God placed you. Rather than thinking, “How can I get out of this?” Choose to think, “What can I learn from this?” Fear robs us of peace but faith and trust in God strengthens us. God gives us new beginnings, is faithful and supernaturally provides for us. Turn to God who is your help and strength and never fails you. Believe, trust and have faith in God not the circumstances. He is your shield and blessing.
Later Yahweh spoke his word to Abram in a vision. He said,
“Abram, don’t be afraid.
I am your shield.
Your reward will be very great.” (Genesis 15:1 NOG)
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Love this, Hazel.
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By: heavenlyraindrops on 04/27/2015
at 6:22 am
Praise God! 😋 You”re welcome!
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By: Pure Glory on 04/27/2015
at 7:10 am
I use to live by fear, recently I made the choice to start living by faith and my life has had a 180 degree change.
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By: Mikel H on 04/30/2015
at 1:57 am
Praise God! It is never too late for more faith in God. When we turn more fully to him, he runs to us and gives us a feast to celebrate! 🎈
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By: Pure Glory on 04/30/2015
at 7:06 am
Amen
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By: joansanusi on 01/19/2017
at 1:53 am
Praise God! He defeats our enemies.
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By: Pure Glory on 01/19/2017
at 12:07 pm
Fear is the tool satan used…
You are defeated spirit of fear in Jesus name..
All power belongs to Jesus..
Praise God Almighty…
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By: warriorofgod2017 on 07/17/2017
at 9:28 pm
Agreed, the enemy rules by fear. We have to choose life (Jesus) or death (fear and the enemy of our souls). Praise God that Jesus conquered the enemy and gives us life!
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By: Pure Glory on 07/17/2017
at 10:12 pm
This was ‘water’ to a thirsty soul…words of encouragement during a difficult time. A wounded heart…that keeps on loving, and forgiving and believing, sometimes the struggle is overwhelming and words pierce the heart…but God is always and has always been faithful. “Don’t be afraid. I am your shield. Your reward will be very great.” I’m holding on to that…Thank you for your post, I am reblogging.
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By: Karen (pureheart2heart) on 08/25/2017
at 8:17 pm
We all need water and encouragement. So good to know God used this post to minister to you, Karen. Your reblog is appreciated. Blessings!
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By: Pure Glory on 08/25/2017
at 9:07 pm
Great words to Abraham.
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By: Success Inspirers' World on 09/16/2017
at 9:40 pm
Yes, Yahweh wanted him to know he was Abram’s shield. Always there for him.
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By: Pure Glory on 09/16/2017
at 10:51 pm
Thank you.Your messages are excellent for me at this time.
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By: Success Inspirers' World on 09/16/2017
at 11:43 pm
You are welcome! Blessings!
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By: Pure Glory on 09/16/2017
at 11:48 pm
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford.
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By: Jonathan Caswell on 10/03/2021
at 10:48 am
My choice is faith in God! He cares for us!
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By: Pure Glory on 10/03/2021
at 12:32 pm