From Joshua 1:9: “I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Man’s human nature
Wrestling with new fears
Breathing with unease
Darkening frontiers
Fear all consuming
Racing with flurry
Suffocating breath
Heartbreaking worry
Root of lasting doubt
Distrusting our God
Overlooking grace
Hiding, sin’s facade
Strength walks with courage
Turning to God’s Word
Following His law
Trusting faith’s watchword
Scripture holding fast
Anchoring with peace
Receiving Lord’s love
Blessing life’s new lease
Christ’s moral compass
Shepherding with grace
Walking in His trust
Slowing down life’s race
From the words of American pastor and Christian teacher, Charles Stanley: “To conquer our fears, we should identify them but then focus instead of God and Scripture.”
Big Sky Buckeye 
Beautiful poetry and message! We seem to be in sync–I have a post coming up about refusing to worry 🙂 Blessings to you!
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Zelda, I appreciate our kind words. I need to catch up to your writing, and I will be looking for your post.
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No rush about reading my blog, truly! Most people have busier lives than mine 🙂
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Thank you for the inspired Word of God and your wonderful poetry.
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Suzette, your reading and kind words are a treat to find. Blessings to you as the week continues to unfold.
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And to you as well, thank you for your blessings. Much appreciated.
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Always great words pod hope and promise!
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Amen Kathy! We need to hang on to God’s Word where His promises bring lasting hope.
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This is such an inspiring poem! Sometimes it is so hard to let go of worry and let God guide you.
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Amen! We are so thankful to have a loving, grace-filled God guiding us. Blessings to you Susan in the days ahead.
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Oh, {{{Richard}}}, this is me today… highly unusual for me… “Wrestling with new fears/ Breathing with unease.” I am used to being so healthy, and if I do get sick, it’s usually short-lived. This RSV has me wrestling with questions like, “How will I know when I am no longer contagious?” and “How long is this nasty cough going to last?” and “When will we be able to safely go home?” My breathing is uneasy. My cough is annoying. My chest hurts. I need to go to the next step and “Receiving Lord’s love/ Blessing life’s new lease.” I’m ready, Lord!
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Jan, keeping you and Bob in thoughts and prayers. Asking God to continue his healing for both of you and also watching over you as your travel back to the Big Sky. Blessings to both of you.
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Blessings back atcha, {{{Richard}}} – Thank you! 😍
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