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I think you may agree that Fear is something that can come upon us at any time. It could be triggered by something 'minor' like when I found a huge spider at home. I own up to touch of arachnophobia (good Greek word that). I said a quick prayer (Please Lord help me to get it safely outside and without dropping it! I ask this in Jesus' name. Amen.) then I trapped it (in a tumbler covered by postcard) and put it safely outside (tossed it, while shuddering, into a nearby tree).
I hope reading that made you smile, I am chuckling now as I write, but at the time I was fearful. I use the example of how this unexpected, and in the grand scheme of things so petty, created fear in me. I'm sure you have your own triggers for this kind of transitory fear.
In life, there are, though, very many serious challenges that can trigger Fear including problems with health, finances, relationships, to name but a few. When facing these, I recommend you speak to God about it as quickly as possible. I did this with the minor fear outlined above as I do take Everything to God.
I decided to write this post because, while sorting through some papers at home, I came across the following prayer. I hope the prayer resonates with you in some way and is helpful.
Lord Take Away My Fear
"For the Spirit given us is one not of fear, but of strength." 2 Tim 1:7
Lord, I am fearful of so many things. I'm fearful of other people. And the way they can hurt me. And what they say about me. Fearful of crime and mugging, sickness, disease, fearful of life itself.
I'm afraid of myself, too. Afraid of my own reactions to things, my own emotions, my future. I feel so insecure at times. And sometimes I'm fearful of You, Lord. Because my sins weigh me down, and I wonder how I can face You. And wonder about the consequences of my actions in life, their harm, their effects on others, and on my relationship with You.
Lord please send Your Spirit to take my fears away so I may rest peaceful and calm, like a sort summer's morn.
Amen.
The above prayer was written on a card from The Missionary Society of St Columban
May the presence of the Holy Spirit calm your fear in a testing time - big or small!. I would love to hear your stories on this topic.
God bless,
Teresa x
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