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Where Fear and Faith Collide, Trust is Born

By: Judy Sauer (View Profile)

Where Fear and Faith Collide, Trust is Born

When we live in that minute space where fear and faith collide, we allow trust to be born. Below are acronyms for these key words and Scripture passages to reflect upon. May strength, courage, and hope find you while being still and listen.

FEAR: Forget Everything and Run

Meditate on these Scripture passages:

  • To those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong; fear not! Isaiah 35:4 NAB
  • Take courage woman; have no fear in your heart! Judith 11:1 NAB

 

FAITH: Fully Allow It To Happen

Meditate on these Scripture passages:

  • Be still my daughter to see how the matter turns out! Ruth 3:18 NAB
  • Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see..Hebrews 11:1 NIV

 

COLLIDE: Convert Our Life Lessons into Divine Experiences

Meditate on these Scripture passages:

  • Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 NIV
  • Don’t overlook the obvious here, friends. With God, one day is as good as a thousand years, a thousand years as a day. God isn’t late with his promise as some measure lateness. He is restraining himself on account of you, holding back the End because he doesn’t want anyone lost. He’s giving everyone space and time to change.2 Peter 3:8-9 MSG
  • As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" "Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus, "but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.John 9:1-3 NIV

 

TRUST: To Rely Upon Spiritual Transformations

Meditate on these Scripture passages:

  • No eye has ever seen or no ear has ever heard or no mind has ever thought of the wonderful things God has made ready for those who love Him.1 Corinthians 2:9 NLV
  • For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
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posted: 01.14.2008
Amy thegracious
Thank you, that was very moving. My spirit is low right now, and those scriptures brought me strength.
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