In these precarious times with concerns for our safety with terror abounding and wars in the making, something reached me through my mail this day that bears placing here.
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"Fear is a magnifying lens that exaggerates whatever it looks at. The devil is a master illusionist who uses fear to take our eyes off the Lord. The result is that our stress level increases and anxiety brings death into our world. Indeed, the more we talk about what's wrong, the greater the wrong possesses us.
God's word tells us, "In repentance and rest you shall be saved, in quietness and trust is your strength" (Isa 30:15).
Be quiet. Compose your soul. Don't let your unbelieving words deplete your spirit, for the more you talk, the more peace you lose. Keep your soul focused upon the Lord.
Turn your heart toward the strength of God. Those who believe, enter His rest and from the place of rest, hear His voice.
If you know who God truly is, anxiety will fade into trust. Therefore, cease worrying! God cares for you. Those who trust Him have peace that surpasses all understanding. Talk to the Lord and then quietly listen.
As you do, your spirit will soar, your heart expand and ascend into His Presence.
It has been truly said, "Fear is the darkroom where Satan develops our negatives."
Therefore, renounce fear. Divorce anxiety.
Beloved, the Lord is good. Trust Him with your battle.
Yes, it's time to cease striving and know that He is God."
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~ Pastor Francis Frangipane ~
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