Determining My Fears

Scripture: Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.

Fear can be healthy for matters that are minor or major
It provokes a choice to escape risks, threats, or dangers

Unhealthy fears arrest our will, desire, and cooperation
An attempt to intimidate decisions with perpetration

I declare that fear must be determined
Whether unhealthy or healthy, it requires discernment

Fear can anticipate bad results with negative consequences
But, the fear of God is a reverence that relies on divine premises

Evil sources will cause an unhealthy expectation of fear
Hindering spiritual maturity based only on deceitful scares

Resorting to possible isolation and doubt from fearful notions
Distorting relationships, ministry, commitments, or devotions

Fears that produce potential sin must be removed
The uncertainty must be examined with biblical approval

Healthy fear of the Lord incites preparation for His missions
Responding to the Holy Spirit for provisions in all conditions

Therefore, the Lord is the determining
factor that makes matters clearer

Continuously relying on His Word to clear
the fear from spiritual mirrors

Prayer: Lord, we need you to manage and remove the notion of fear. Our potential opportunity to acquire Your wisdom is at stake. Thank You for the spirit that gives us discernment. For us to be at our best for You, fear cannot be a driving force in our lives. So, we will choose to fear You rather than the things of this world. Give us understanding moment to moment Lord. I am coming to You in the name of Jesus, Amen!

(by Glenny Z. Moore)