One of the things that weigh a lot of people down is fear. We would all accomplish so much more for ourselves and for God if we weren’t so afraid.

Afraid of what others will think of us. Afraid of trying, failing, and embarrassing ourselves. Or maybe we are afraid of succeeding, and what would happen to us if we did achieve our big dream. Would it change us? Would our friends still like us or would they be jealous? And what would happen to our kids?

God commands us to “fear not,” or to “not be afraid” more than 100 times in the Bible. In Matthew 14, Jesus’ disciples are in a boat around 3am in the morning during a huge storm and they see Jesus walking towards them on the water. They freak out because they think that he’s a ghost, so Jesus calls out to them and says, “Don’t be afraid. Take courage. I am here” (Matthew 14:27).

What fear are you struggling with at the moment? Maybe it’s financial fear, where you don’t know how you are going to pay the bills. Maybe you’re experiencing relational fear, with your marriage on the rocks and you don't know what to do. Or maybe you have a health fear, and you’ve just received a bad diagnosis from your doctor. Whatever fears you may be facing, know that God is with you and that He can give you courage, strength and peace in the midst of your storm.

Why don’t you call out to God today? He is only a prayer away, and He loves you and wants to help you.

God bless,

Roland Talamaivao-Amituanai
Chaplain