“I Never Have to Feel Alone”
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.”
Patsy writes:
I have fear at times that I am just here in this big world and I get the feeling of being alone- I have felt fear of different types- fear of loss of children, husband, and being all alone. I know this scripture has truly worked and helped me thru ALL FEARS THAT I HAVE….
Please note that the views expressed in this story are not necessarily the views of the American Bible Society. Story posted on August 4th, 2008 and filed under Loneliness, Bible, Your Stories, Verses, Struggles, Life Verse.
August 4th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Dear Patsy:
I empathize with your sentiments of fear of loss, especially of those whom we hold near and dear.
However, since the loss of my young Better Half in practically one mini-second–massive heart-attack without any pre-existing conditions or other medical warnings four decades ago– “the Spirit of the LORD has rested upon me–the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD” (Isaiah 11:2).
Consequently, I am never alone in His limitless world and boundless oceans.
“Truly, he will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD” (Psalm 112:7).
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love” (1 John 4:18).
May “the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the Power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13).
“For I am the LORD, your God, Who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you” (Isaiah 41:13).
“But when Jesus heard this, He answered him, saying: ‘Do not be afraid any longer; only believe ….’” (Luke 8:50).
Thank you.
May GOD ALL MIGHTY Bless you and yours infinitely and inestimably,
GODSPEED, always and forevermore!
Mary Sun.
August 21st, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Hi Patsy! You may feel alone in this world but we all know you aren’t….God watches over you as His own, 24 hrs a day. You have brothers and sisters in Christ right here at your fingertips, too! Don’t forget that. We are here to listen. I pray that God removes all your fears, or if He does not, that you may be assured He has a plan for you with or without your fears. Maybe someday you can help someone else who has fears and no one but you will be able to identify with that person’s problems. You will then be uniquely qualified to help. It takes a lot of courage to face those fears. Don’t give up, whatever you do. Run the race, as Paul said. You are doing a great job so far, Patsy. Hang in there.