Sarah Rollandini- I stood in front of
the public showers at the state campground waiting for my nine-year-old son.
When West finally stepped out twenty minutes later, I asked him what had taken so long. (Photo courtesy of pixabay.)
“I didn’t know how to get the shower started,” he replied.
“You just push the red button,” I told him.
“I know, Mom. Somebody finally showed me what to do, but I didn’t want to push it. Bad things always happen when you push the red button.”
After regaining my composure, I considered my son’s dilemma. West feared pushing the red button would cause disaster, but doing so was necessary to get a fresh, clean body that would be ready for a day of adventure.
Fear can keep us from taking steps. Even when God’s leading is clear, we are often immobilized by fear of the unknown and a certainty we know better than He does.
We spend more time considering possible catastrophes lurking around corners than moving forward in faith—counting on God’s grace to bless and even pick us up when we fall.
We spend more time considering possible catastrophes lurking around corners than moving forward in faith—counting on God’s grace to bless and even pick us up when we fall.
Perhaps your unknown is something big, like accepting a new job opportunity or saying yes to a ministry that pushes you out of your comfort zone.
Maybe your anxiety involves a smaller challenge, such as following God’s nudging to invite a new neighbor over for coffee or joining a Zumba class to move toward a healthier lifestyle.
Maybe your anxiety involves a smaller challenge, such as following God’s nudging to invite a new neighbor over for coffee or joining a Zumba class to move toward a healthier lifestyle.
Whatever the unknown, our tendency toward fear and self protection does not come from God. He instructs us not to fear, but to move forward in boldness while counting on His help.
Don’t avoid the red buttons or waste years considering every possible scenario. Ask God to hold your hand and help you push them.
Isaiah 41:13 NIV "For I am the Lord, your God, who
takes hold of your right hand and says to you,
'Do not fear; I will help you.' "
takes hold of your right hand and says to you,
'Do not fear; I will help you.' "
Pushing Red Buttons Sarah Rollandini
Sep 28, 2016 01:00 am |
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Father, our fears can keep us from taking steps, even when Your leading is clear.
When we are immobilized by fear of the unknown and uncertainty, we are apt to think we know better than You.
We'll sometimes consider some possible problems lurking around the corners rather than moving forward in faith.
Whatever the unknown, we tend to fear and exert self-protection, which does not come from You. Your instructions are for us to not fear, but to move forward in boldness, counting on Your help to lead us.
We are helpless without You, Father. We'll look to You and trust in Your overseeing all You challenge us to do.
In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
When we are immobilized by fear of the unknown and uncertainty, we are apt to think we know better than You.
We'll sometimes consider some possible problems lurking around the corners rather than moving forward in faith.
Whatever the unknown, we tend to fear and exert self-protection, which does not come from You. Your instructions are for us to not fear, but to move forward in boldness, counting on Your help to lead us.
We are helpless without You, Father. We'll look to You and trust in Your overseeing all You challenge us to do.
In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Today's Bible verses-
give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for
you in Christ Jesus."
Mark 16:17 "And these signs shall follow them
that believe; In My name shall they cast out devils;
they shall speak with new tongues."
James 1:12 (KJV) "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person
will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised
to those who love him."
Today's quote-
Glenn Arekion- [Referring to Stephen in Acts 6:5, 8] "Here is the secret to Stephen's signs and wonders ministry! He was a man full of faith, the Holy Ghost, and power! That would explain where the cessationist [those who believe that the sign gifts, such as prophecy, healing, and speaking in tongues ceased with the apostles and the finishing of the canon of Scripture (pp. 37, 38) is missing it. You cannot talk down signs and wonders and have a supernatural ministry. If you disdain faith, you will attract doubt and unbelief." (p. 44 of his book, The POWER of PRAYING in TONGUES)
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By Jean Oathout from Glenn Arekion's book, The POWER of PRAYING in TONGUES.
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#63 Teach the Stewardship of Time & Possessions
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