Antidote To Fear

 

Do not fear,

       only believe.

       Mark 5. 36

(The world has hijacked

     this phrase.

Jesus does not intend

for us to believe in ourselves,

or favorable outcomes,

or particular answers,

          but in Him.

Trusting in Him

    is the antidote to fear.

His Presence with us

   is not dependent on

   how much we believe,

like racking up enough likes

  or wishing hard enough,

      but that we believe in Him.

God knows what He is doing,

even in what is so far 

   beyond our comprehension.

Believing and trusting God

   does not change circumstances,

but alters how we approach

            and navigate this place.

  God's power and Presence

help us see His trail through it.)

O LORD,

Help us to leave our fear behind

and trust You in this situation.

You are here with us,

       not dependent on

    if we believe hard enough.

We hold tight to You,

and then realize

  You have a tighter hold on us.

We need not fear,

   not even just believe

       that You are God,

but know You are.