Fear not; stand still and see the salvation of the Lord which He will work for you today.          ~Exodus 14:13

All of us face times when we feel fear about doing a particular thing.  Perhaps the Lord has prompted you to step out and do something, and the devil is trying to keep you from doing it.  This verse provides a clear and simple solution: Fear not, don't run, and God will help you.

When you are faced with fear, rather than bowing your knee to it you must stand firm, knowing that God will help you.

Even if your knees are shaking, your mouth is dry, and you feel as though you are getting weak just keep saying, "Lord, strengthen me.  This is what You have told me to do, and with Your help I am going to do it because it is YOUR revealed will for me.  I am determined that my life is not going to be ruled by fear but by Your Word."  (~Joyce Meyer)

I know that my life has had a lot of twists and turns...places that caused me a lot of fear and doubt.  And there were times when I felt like I was standing a lone...but the only thing that helped me move forward was knowing that I WASN'T alone.  God was and is my pilar..my safety net...my lantern in the dark.

If I had relied on my feelings and other's perspective and judgments alone, my husband would not be with me today.  It was God that told me what I should do...and becuz I knew it was what God wanted me to do, I did not hesitate and I stood still. 

Life is never easy...but if you face your fears and do as God instructs, life isn't quite so scary after all.