We all have sleepless nights, don’t we?
Tossing and turning. Looking at the clock and seeing it’s barely moved.
Stressing because we know we need sleep if we’re going to make it through the
next day.
How often do you lie there anxious about
situations you can’t do anything about? Jesus tells us, “Do not let your hearts
be troubles. Trust in God; trust also in Me.” (John 14:1) The answer to fear…
is faith. When you’re fearful for a loved one or fearful about some event
coming up in your life, you can be comforted and calmed as you think about who
God is. Then, as you focus on the attributes of God, your faith is planted in
Someone bigger than your fears.
The next time fear overwhelms you, look
for a Scripture verse that underscores God’s character. And consider who He is.
Don’t look to your problem. Look to Jesus [“the pioneer and perfecter of our
faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before Him endured the cross,
disregarding its shame, and has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne
of God.” (Hebrews 12:2 NRSV)].
-- Anne Graham Lotz in “Fixing My Eyes on Jesus”
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