Tag Archive | Fear

God Blessing: Bearing Fruit

Mar5

Let the peoples praise You, O God;
Let all the peoples praise You.
The earth has yielded its produce;
God, our God, blesses us.
God blesses us, That all the ends of the earth may fear Him.
Psalms 67:5-7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.67.5-7.NASB1995

What are you doing with the blessings God has given you? Are they bearing fruit for the kingdom of God?

God’s blessings are for the ends of the earth to fear Him.

then I shall give you rains in their season, so that the land will yield its produce and the trees of the field will bear their fruit.
Leviticus 26:4 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/lev.26.4.NASB1995

Let all the earth fear the Lord; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.
Psalms 33:8 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.33.8.NASB1995

🌹The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.1.7.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

I Will Still Praise Him

Jul10

Why are you in despair (sunk down),      O my soul?
And why have you become disturbed within me?
Hope (wait) in God, for I shall again (still) praise Him
For the help (saving acts) of His presence.
The help of my countenance and my God.
Psalms 42:5,11d NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.42.5.NASB1995

‭My God! My countenance! The peace seen on the face that says, “I will hope and wait in His presence, while I still praise Him!”
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“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I have hope in Him.”
Lamentations 3:24 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/lam.3.24.NASB1995

‭🌹Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who hope (wait) for His lovingkindness,
Psalms 33:18 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.33.18.NASB1995

‭Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Behold His Face

Feb2

To You I lift up my eyes, O You who are enthroned in the heavens!
Psalms‬ ‭123:1‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.123.1.NASB1995

For my eyes are toward You, O God, the Lord;
Psalms‬ ‭141:8‬a ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.141.8.NASB1995

My eyes are continually toward the Lord,
Psalms‬ ‭25:15‬a ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.25.15.NASB1995

Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who hope for His lovingkindness,
Psalms‬ ‭33:18‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.33.18.NASB1995

The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous And His ears are open to their cry.
Psalms‬ ‭34:15‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.34.15.NASB1995

He does not withdraw His eyes from the righteous;
Job‬ ‭36:7‬a ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/job.36.7.NASB1995

🌹For the Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness; The upright will behold His face.
Psalms‬ ‭11:7‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.11.7.NASB1995

‭‭Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

30 Days of Thanks – D17

Nov17

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.
Colossians‬ ‭3:15‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/col.3.15.NASB1995

I am truly thankful for Jesus, the Prince of peace. It was prophesied in Isaiah that He would come. And indeed He did to give peace to those who believe and trust in Him.

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
John‬ ‭14:27‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.14.27.NASB1995

‭‭We have nothing to fear or to be troubled about. Even in the midst of trouble all around us we can trust that God has a plan and not fear. Our God is in control. Trust  so that peace may fill your heart and mind.

These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
John‬ ‭16:33‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.16.33.NASB1995

‭‭Do you know Jesus, personally? Do you trust Him with your life? Have you made a confession of faith that is now your possession of faith? Does Jesus live in you? Then .  .  .

🌹‭‭the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.7.NASB1995

You can experience peace.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon https://indasharonjesus.org

Confident Trust

Oct5

Though a host encamp against me, My heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, In spite of this I shall be (I am) confident.
Psalms 27:3 NASB

I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me round about.
Psalms 3:6 NASB

Wow! Those are two very bold statements. Are you that confident in trusting God? I can, without a doubt say, ‘No, I am not’. I can also truthfully say, ‘I want to be’.

Life is not without challenges of dealing with difficult people. People who are determined to argue, disagree, set themselves against you, persecute you, especially when we are walking with God.

That is the point right there. Walking with God. The closer our walk, the more we learn to trust. The more we trust, the more confidence we have in God.

🌹Let’s pray, asking God to bring us to confident trust in Him.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

Prayer Avoidance

Aug23

I have come to the conclusion that prayer to adults is like bedtime to children.

Children make excuses – I need to go potty. I need a drink. I’m going to clean my room . . . 🤣 They do not want to

Be still. . .

As adults, we are the same way, aren’t we? Be still? No, not for me. We are as good at making excuses as children are. I have too many things to do. . . Aren’t we always “doing” these days? Occupying our minds with to-do lists, work, play, errands, etc. . . . And when we do stop, we pick up our phones or turn on the television, game console, anything to occupy and distact us from what we really need, to just . . .

Be still . . .

Testimony: I took a class on spritual disciplines and we had an assignment to go to a quiet place with your Bible, a writing utensil, and paper and pray for one hour. I couldn’t believe how hard it was to pray. And I have to do this for an hour?!
It was a slow start but when I began by being still and asking God to be present, I talked with Him and read my Bible. I was elated! The drudgery of this assignment left and three hours later I left the room knowing God a bit better and with joy in my heart like never before.

I recently tried it again and it was a struggle. I plan to keep trying and seeking that special time being still before my Lord. Will you join me in this challenge?

🙏Lord, help me to be still. In Jesus name, amen.

🌹“Be still, and know that I am God.“
Psalm 46:10a ESV

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

Peace

May3

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
John 14:27 NASB

These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 NASB

The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, For in God the Lord, we have an everlasting Rock.
Isaiah 26:3‭-‬4 NASB

Peace comes from Jesus. It is a gift. It is found in Him. Will you accept it?
You must trust in Jesus, being steadfast of mind, believing He is with you in times of tribulation; with you when your heart is troubled; when you are fearful. Jesus is the everlasting Rock in whom we can trust! He is the guardian of our heart and mind, so let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you trust in Him.

🌹And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 NASB

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

God Knows You

Apr14

You have taken account of my wanderings; Put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not in Your book?
Psalms 56:8 NASB

You examine in detail my ways, my life.
You see every tear and hear every prayer.
Yes, You have me written in Your book of remembrance.
I will revere You Lord and hold dear Your name for I am truly loved. Thank You Lord for loving me. Amen.

You scrutinize my path and my lying down, And are intimately acquainted with all my ways.
Psalms 139:3 NASB

“Return and say to Hezekiah the leader of My people, ‘Thus says the Lord, the God of your father David, “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; behold, I will heal you. On the third day you shall go up to the house of the Lord.
2 Kings 20:5 NASB

Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord gave attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who esteem His name.
Malachi 3:16 NASB

🌹. . . rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.”
Luke 10:20b NASB

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

Trust Without Fear

Apr13

In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man (flesh) do to me?
In God, whose word I praise, In the Lord, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust (or trust without fear), I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?
For You have delivered my soul from death, Indeed my feet from stumbling, So that I may walk before God In the light of the living (life).
Psalms 56:4‭, ‬10‭-‬11‭, ‬13 NASB

As God’s child should I not instinctively  cling with trust to my Father?
This brings my mind back to my child-rearing days when my little ones would cling to me when a stranger was near. It was okay for them to laugh at someone making faces at them as long as they were in the arms of their parent in whom they trusted.
When they were learning to walk, they would hold tight to my hand. They instinctively trusted the hand that would hold them steady as they walked without stumbling.

God has delivered my soul from death, so that I may walk before Him in the light of life without fear of what man can do to me. Yes, in God, whose word I praise, in God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid!

The Lord is for me; I will not fear; What can man do to me?
Psalms 118:6 NASB

so that we confidently say, “The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?”
Hebrews 13:6 NASB

🌹Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
Matthew 10:28 NASB

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

1 John 4:18

Sep27

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.
1 John 4:18 NASB

🌹Magnificent, glorious God worthy of all praise and glory; I enter Your presence with a grateful heart. Your perfect love casts out fear. I did not receive a spirit of slavery leading to fear but a spirit of adoption as Your child by which I cry out, “Abba! Father!” Holy Spirit of God I pray that I may serve, not with a spirit of timidity, which has not been given by You, but with power and love and discipline. Perfect me in Your love, Lord God for Your glory and will be done.  Amen.
Romans 8:15/2 Timothy 1:7 NASB

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon