Please Do Not Feed the Fears

While scrolling the other day, I came across a sign that made me stop and smile:

"Please Do Not Feed the Fears." Isn't that clever?

We've all seen signs that say, "Do Not Feed the Animals." Apparently, fear can become a pretty hungry creature too!

Fear is a lot like a stray cat.

If we feed it today, it'll be back tomorrow -- and the next day -- and before long, it brings all its friends!

Faith works the opposite way.

The more we feed it, the stronger it becomes until, one day, fear doesn't disappear -- but it no longer gets to sit at the head of the table.

If we constantly feed our minds with worry, bad news, "what-ifs," and worst-case scenarios, fear grows stronger. But when we feed our hearts with God's Word, worship, prayer, and His promises, our faith begins to flourish.

I've lived long enough to know life isn't always easy. There have been seasons of heartbreak, unanswered questions, financial concerns, loss, and unexpected detours. Yet through every chapter, God has proven Himself faithful. Looking back, I can honestly say my greatest trials became my greatest teachers because they taught me to trust the One who never changes.

Isaiah 41:10 reminds us: "Fear not, for I am with you. -- I will strengthen you and help you."
Notice God doesn't say, "You won't have trouble." He says, "You won't face it alone."

That changes everything.

I still chuckle when I think about how often we feed our fears a five-course meal while giving our faith only a cracker! Maybe it's time to reverse the menu.

Today, let's feast on God's promises instead of tomorrow's possibilities.
Turn on worship music.
Read His Word.
Talk to your Heavenly Father.
Remember His faithfulness.

The more we feed our faith, the less room fear has to grow.
So here's today's reminder:

PLEASE....do not feed the fears.
Let's feed our faith instead.

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7)

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