Don't Be Afraid

Our lesson this past Sunday am was on "not being afraid". The main point was Jesus has given us the Holy spirit, so we shouldn't be afraid because we are not alone. I have been thinking about when I am afraid, and it is mostly when I think I am alone or when there is no one to help me with what seems an impossible task. I remember on nights when I was the only one in the house and laying in bed and listening to the house creak and groan. But if someone else was there, I didn't hear those same creaks and groans. Also I am old enough to worry about my health, and although I do what I can, there is very little I can actually do about that.

So what keeps me sane - my trust in God. I do believe I am not alone no matter how many creaks and groans I hear. I don't know what the future holds and that is scary, but I keep telling myself I don't have to face it alone, whatever it is.

God has and is taking care of me in two important ways. He has given me a supportive family, and especially a wife that been through everything with me. Secondly He has given me His Spirit.

So I keep telling myself, "Don't be afraid, you are not alone.!" Thank you God.