From Fear to Faith: A Journey of Trust
Growing up in the vast wilderness of Alaska, I knew a sense of freedom and security that’s hard to find in today’s fast-paced world. Our family lived off the beaten path, surrounded by nature’s beauty, with no need to lock our doors or worry about strangers. My biggest fear was encountering a bear while playing in the woods.
But everything changed when we moved to California. The sounds of cars racing down the highway and the hum of the city replaced the peaceful silence of the wilderness. I was plagued by fear, especially at night, when every creak and groan of the house made me jump. It was as if fear had become a constant companion, waiting to pounce on me at any moment.
A Lifeline of Hope
One day, my mom shared a verse with me that would become my lifeline: “When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you” (Psalm 56:3). I repeated those words like a mantra, hoping they would magically dispel my fear. But despite my efforts, the fear remained.
I realized that I was missing a crucial element: action. Simply quoting the verse wasn’t enough; I needed to believe it, act on it, and live it. Trust requires practice, and it’s hard work. It’s easy to give in to fear, take control, and focus on ourselves. But trust demands surrender, and that’s where the real transformation begins.
Surrendering Control
Years later, I found myself consumed by anxiety over my children’s lives. The more I tried to control their paths, the more out of control I felt. God asked me to surrender them to Him, to let go of my need for control and trust Him instead. As I released my grip on their lives, God filled me with His perfect peace.
It hasn’t been easy, and I’ve had to surrender them to Him again and again. But with each step of trust, it’s become easier to respond to fear with faith.
Choosing Trust
Now, as my son prepares to enter the military, I’m faced with the temptation to let fear take over. But I know that fear is God’s reminder to trust Him. I no longer need to rely on empty words or superstition; I choose to take God at His word and trust Him with my children, my life, and my salvation.
The Choice is Yours
Are you living by trust or by anxiety and worry? Let fear be your cue to trust God. Remember, trust takes practice, and it’s hard work. But the reward is worth it: a life of faith, freedom, and peace in the midst of uncertainty.
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