Life is full of challenges, risks, and trials. Fear presents itself at these times, saying: “You can’t do it,” “You will only fail,” “What will people think?” Negative, fearful thoughts threaten to paralyze us but can be overcome by the greater thoughts of God. Here is one from David: “When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?” (Psalm 56:3-4). To trust God is always better than fearing people.

Pastor Mark Boucher