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“What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me.” Job 3:25 (NIV)

Deep within our souls is a secret place – the place where no one enters where our hearts are tender and vulnerable. Uncovered that place reveals the longings of our heart and the fears seeking to overwhelm us. And it is in that secret place we sense the dread, the caution of the road that lies ahead.

Fear – just four letters tied together – yet powerful enough to impact our decisions and short circuit our joy. Many navigate this path each waking moment; the undying dread of things to come. Fear of letting go, fear of familiarity, fear of failure, fear of not hearing God’s voice, fear of hearing yet running away, and fear of losing it all. It was those words that Job uttered when his fingers were loosed of everything in His life. Total devastation stood at his doorstep and lingered for more than a day. And as Job navigated those deep waters swelling well above his own understanding, God saw the deep secret places of his soul. God knew the place where Job’s heart was tender and as fear overwhelmed him, God proved Himself to be the Faithful One. What Job had heard and known for years became alive and vibrant before his eyes.

Our lives today are no different; we navigate deep waters, gasping for just a breath of air. We ride the winds of uncertainty dreading what lies around the next turn. But when we exchange fear for trust, we realize we are never alone. Uncovered in that secret place is a soul desperately clinging, forever hoping in her Faithful One!

Want to please Jesus – then trust big! Let go of self and the things we love to hold onto. Choose to cling to His words and His promises. Walk confidently moving forward with God never looking back – forever trusting every step of the way.
“Father, when fear assaults us may You find us faithfully trust in You – You are more than enough for all that we need!”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life