Welcome back to Heartstrings!

I am excited to share some scriptures with you today that will explain about the only fear you need to have. Alright, you say, doesn't the Bible tell me not to fear? There is only One fear that will lead to blessing. Want to come with me and see?

First read 1John 4:16-18. Let's pray. Father only You are able to sort out the things that our hearts are wondering about. It is Your Love that keeps us coming back to You. Lead us by Your Holy Spirit and help us to grasp how amazing are Your promises to us. In Jesus matchless name, amen.

Fearing God involves having God's attitude toward sin, which is to hate it. Proverbs 8:13. It involves showing proper respect for God's holiness, power and His sufficiency to meet all of our needs. Psalm 33:8-9. When we fear the Lord in those ways, we no longer need to fear anything else. Here is what I found.

We are Protected..."The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them" Psalm 34:7.

Do you need protection today? We all do. Whether it is in the physical around us or from the lies and antics of the devil distracting and enticing us away from our blessed hope in Christ.

We are given wisdom..."Who are those who fear the LORD? He will show them the path they should choose" Psalm 25:12 (NLT).

Instead of jumping ahead with my own plans, thinking I can hurry God up, just a bit, with an answer to my prayers, I get to seek Him and then follow His path for me. In His time. With a thankful heart.

We are a friend of God..."Friendship with the LORD is reserved for those who fear Him. With them He shares the secrets of His covenant." Psalm 25:14 (NLT).

Who of you consider your relationship with God as a friendship? This has been difficult for me due to all the legalism in my upbringing. To think that He wants me to be His friend amazes me! You mean walk with God like Adam and Eve did? That's what it means to me.

We are secure in God's Love..."For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His love for those who fear Him." Psalm 103:11.

I don't know about you but being, feeling secure is a top priority. For myself and for my loved ones. When I was young I didn't really think about this. Not until later when I felt violated by a thief. Even in that God protected me. Because His Love is so great for me!

We are provided for by God..."Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear him lack nothing." Psalm 34:9.

Isn't that what God has shown us from the beginning? The Bible is His Love Letter to us and in it we find all that we need. He is our provider.

We are satisfied..."The fear of the LORD leads to life, and he who has it will abide in satisfaction; he will not be visited with evil." Proverbs 19:23.

I exhort you to read and meditate on Psalm 91 everyday. Take it to heart and you will find your mind and your soul guarded too. Remember, only God is to be feared.

I am grateful for the wisdom of godly people. This instruction came to me while reading a book by friend Joanna Weaver. "Having a Mary Spirit". This is my third time going through this book. I am enriched each time, for such a time as this. 

Allowing God to change us from the inside out removes all hypocrisy and the putting on to look good to others. I want to fear God in way of His Word. I pray you desire to find Him in every part of your life. Ask the Holy Spirit to remove all the doors in the rooms of your heart that have been locked shut from His Light. The Lord bless you and keep you till we meet again.

"Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who finds great delight in His commands." Psalm 112:1

Abundance is...falling into His Love