240816 Living Afraid

 Living Afraid 

When I was just a little girl 
Was frightened by the big, wide world
Scared of huge dogs and older boys
My fears robbed me of many joys

Was scared of those I didn't know
Afraid of new places to go
Fearful of trying brand new things
Possible mistakes trying them brings

Was frightened of sounds in the night
Spiders and insects that may bite
There was so much that frightened me
Lived so anxious and timidly

Most of these fears I have outgrown 
Through circumstance or on my own
Yet, there are fears I cannot shake
Talking in crowds, making mistakes

Fear of displeasing those I love
Especially the Lord above
Fear of future's uncertainty 
Afraid I'll run out of money

Scared that I won't find love again
Afraid of losing a dear friend
Fearful of how speed demons drive
Is fear part of being alive?

A trauma could be at fear's source 
Seems dwelling on it makes it worse
Some fears are simply unexplained 
May never know from whence they came

Yet, I know fear's not of the Lord
For fear and peace are in discord
Though fears happen to all of us
To God, they show a lack of trust

Satan, the father of all lies
Uses our fears to paralyze
For if he can keep us afraid 
Our calling he can then dissuade

But Abba tells us to fear not
In fact, he says it quite a lot
And if we place fears in his hands
Then what scares us can never stand

For truly we've nothing to fear 
When we remember God is near
With the Lord, fears don't stand a chance 
No matter what our circumstance 

I come to you, Lord fearlessly
You're my place of security 
Yes, I know I'm fearfully made
And I don't need to be afraid 
Can fully put my faith in you
For I can see what you can do
Until my Savior reappears
Your perfect love casts out all fears

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