Why do we hold onto fear – v2

Why do we freeze ourselves, our lives
why do we live lives of caution, of struggle,
of hesitation, not grabbing hold of life,
Lord, why do we hold onto fear?
 
Fear is so self-defeating, a prison,
a dark presence over our living, our future,
why do we listen to the words of the Enemy,
that we are unworthy, we are not good enough?
 
Why do we live truncated lives, frozen,
forestalling our joy, our really living,
we must remember, we must believe,
God’s promise to always be with us…
 
We are given life, a life of abundance,
but we hold onto fear, our millstone,
sapping our joy, our true living,
oh, Lord, why do we hold onto fear?
 
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Edited September 25, 2024
Why do we hold onto fear - v2
 
Based on #Joshua1:9
Based #Isaiah41:10
“So do not fear, do not be afraid, for I am with you; do not be dismayed,
for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Edited September 19, 2024
We must hold onto God’s promise – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/09/we-must-hold-onto-gods-promise-v2.html
Edited May 10, 2024
We must not fear – v2
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/we-must-not-fear-v2.html
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Edited May 9, 2024
Rest in the meadows
https://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2024/05/rest-in-meadows.html
Based on Psalm 23:2
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures,
he leadeth me beside quiet waters.
John 10:1-21 (Good Shepherd)
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