2 Corinthians 7:5-6 "For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;"
Perhaps I'm alone in this, but when there is fear in my life, my general reaction is shame. I know that is not how a Christian is supposed to live because God's perfect love casts out fear. Therefore, if there is fear in my life, I'm not living in Christ's love as I ought. After the shame, my next general reaction is to try and get rid of the fear on my own.
While repenting is a good thing to do when we have fear born out of a lack of faith, God knows our weaknesses. He understands our faults and our failings. When their is fear in our life, we don't have to deal with it by ourselves. God is there to comfort like the good Father that He is.
Is there any fear in my life? What is its source? Can I repent of my fear and lack of faith and let myself be held by the God who comforts those that are cast down?
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