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Thankful Thursday
In Psalm 56, David provides a practical strategy for fighting fear with truth: "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?" (Psalm 56:3-4 NIV)
Notice the way David prepares in advance for an experience that triggers his worst fears. "When I am afraid" – David doesn't pretend fear doesn't exist. "I put my trust in you" – he makes a conscious choice about where to place his confidence.
Fear is not the enemy, nor can it be avoided. Trusting fear instead of God is the enemy. When fear comes knocking at your heart’s door, what will you do? Pursuing a healthier future involves the decisions and commitments we make before the challenge catches us off guard.
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Thankful Thursday
