Praise the LORD! Happy are those who fear the LORD, who greatly delight in his commandments. Their descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever. They rise in the darkness as a light for the upright; they are gracious, merciful, and righteous. It is well with those who deal generously and lend, who conduct their affairs with justice. For the righteous will never be moved; they will be remembered forever. They are not afraid of evil tidings; their hearts are firm, secure in the LORD. Their hearts are steady, they will not be afraid; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes. They have distributed freely, they have given to the poor; their righteousness endures forever; their horn is exalted in honor. The wicked see it and are angry; they gnash their teeth and melt away; the desire of the wicked comes to nothing.

Psalm 112:1-10

It is not wrong to be afraid. In fact, when we are most afraid is when God is closest to us. When we call out, He is there. In fact, He is always there. We have nothing to be afraid of.

We can conquer our fears. To admit that we are afraid is to admit that we are human. But to admit being afraid and then trusting in the Lord and going forward will take the fear out of fear.

We have nothing to fear

but fear itself.

Our Daily Bread – December 9, 2004