L.A.C.E. ~ Fear Not

This is for any of you, who have those whom you love far away, and are in need of comfort.

A few nights ago I woke myself saying over and over again, Fear not. Fear not.

One of those vivid dreams of distress which somehow leave one in distress oneself, was troubling me.

A book usually distracts my mind when all else fails, but I couldn't read.

So I asked Him who is "about my bed" to let me have some good music.

The wireless was by my bed, and I just touched the knob.
Instantly the room filled with 'The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want'.
The whole lovely Psalm was read in a full clear voice--and with it the benediction in Hebrews,
'Now the God of Peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep..'
I cannot tell you how wonderful it was and how close it brought Him, our Lord Himself.
And I felt, if He can do this for one like me in so small a need,
time so exactly the speaking of the words six thousand miles away,
cause the wireless to 'happen' to be tuned to catch them at that exact moment (2:15am),
what can He not do for all His children everywhere?
Is there anything too kind for Him to do?
No, there is nothing too kind for Him to do!
So none of us needs fear for our dear ones.
He who was so near to me then..is as near to them, always!

Taken from Candles In The Dark, written by Amy Carmichael.

Recently, I was reading this passage and began to think of all the times I have fretted about my family and friends, as they went  through difficulties in their lives.

Especially my children. Times when I not only fretted but feared, and feared deeply.

A mother's heart cannot help being disturbed when she sees her children struggling to cope with the world.

And just like Amy Carmichael, dreams often troubled me too.

Sometimes the Lord used dreams to warn me of danger..but often they were simply born of fear.

Even now, I tend to let 'worry' have too much sway over my thoughts about the spiritual or physical needs of those I care about.

Yet..in all the circumstances that keep me on my face before Him, the Lord proves Himself faithful to the sound of my cries.

He makes His Presence known to me, encouraging me to continually trust in His plans and protection.

When I find myself falling under the weight of care, I remind myself of His loving-kindness.

I tell myself the tales of what He has brought me and my family through... and testify to my soul of the many times He has supernaturally protected my loved ones - sometimes in astounding ways!

I know it's not easy to let go of fear, worry or sorrow..it is a real battle for those of  us who contend with these deep emotions.

But I also know and firmly believe this...deliberately remembering God's faithfulness to deliver His people (us) out of trouble, brings a sense of strength, trust and hope with it!

I want to encourage anyone who is struggling today with fearful thoughts for yourself or your family, to cast those thoughts at the feet of Jesus Christ, and remind yourself of His great loving-kindness.

He is waiting to take your burden...waiting to give you peace and lead you to rest beside still waters.

Remember...The Lord is my Shepherd...and there is NOTHING too kind for Him to do!

 Hello dear friends,

A warm Wednesday welcome to L.A.C.E.

Just a reminder of the rules for this weekly meme based on Philippians 4:8 :

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Phil 4:8

I invite you to link with posts that encourage us to be godly christian women, and which promote the beauty of our vocation as homemakers with joyful femininity.
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blessings..Trish