“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10

Is asking for God’s help through prayer & petition? Is it affirming the Scripture & knowing that the Lord will help? All too often I feel weak & in the need of help. The verse Isaiah 41:10 is what I need to integrate into the thoughts I have. I have many underlying fears throughout the day. They take shape of helplessness, worry, & a feeling of panic. This could be my pride or the enemy schemes to take peace away from me. The truth is that the Scripture is true, & the lies of the enemy is what is false.

I want to seek Christ Jesus, with all my heart, mind, & soul. However, would that be works that I’m trying to do to get God’s Love? When I see clearly, I know that the Lord’s help, strength, & peace is Always available. Where is my faith? Why do I lean on doubts? Is this to be expected as a sinful man who lives in a broken world? Heaven has not arrived yet, so it could be thought of as an expected battle to deal with each day. I need the wisdom & discernment to know what to do & when. I need the character to let go & let God fight my battles for me. I need to rest in the Lord, & have an underlying knowledge that I am protected, strengthened, & at peace, as soon as I choose that in any given moment.