Why Do We Fear?

The Lord is my light and my salvation—
    so why should I be afraid?
The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger,
    so why should I tremble?

Psalm 27:1

Several years ago, Tom Petty performed a song called "I Won't Back Down."  Given all that has been going on in our world, perhaps the time has come for us to say the same.  After all, we claim that God is our fortress so why should we be afraid, don't we?  We claim to trust God's plans, don't we?  We sing praises to God, don't we?  But is that all we do?

In the good times, we are quick to say "God has blessed me!" But honestly, I have heard those same lips question God's love for us when things aren't going our way.  And if I am truly honest, I have done it too.  But I am learning!  God loves us ALL the time!  God blesses us ALL the time!  God protects us ALL the time!  Even, and especially, when things seem to be going against us.

Stand strong!  Be firm in your faith!  Trust that God has you!  Pray for each other! Love each other!  As believers, we are part of each other, so let's stand together!