Your Open Word e-Devotional for April 27th,

Published: Tue, 04/27/21

Fear can paralyze even the strongest person. This message may not be for everyone, but it may be for someone. If you, or someone you know is struggling from some fear in your life, you know (all to well) just how debilitating it can be. Here is a short list of things that people can be fearful of:

A recent, grave health diagnosis.
A financially crippling situation that seems to come from out of nowhere.
Devastating news about your child (no matter what their age).
A change in careers that you hadn't anticipated.
A fear that no matter how hard you try, that you'll never be good enough.

All of these issues (and more) can create a black cloud of worry and concern over your life than can seem to stop you in your tracks.

If this describes you, you are not alone!

I would like to share a video link to a song that has been a blessing to me. Admittedly, the music style may not be for everyone; but the lyrics hit home for me (every time I listen to it).

Click Here To Watch The Video

If you're unable to listen to the music (or if you'd like to read the lyrics while you listen), here they are:

Fear Is A Liar by Zach Williams

When he told you you're not good enough
When he told you you're not right
When he told you you're not strong enough
To put up a good fight
When he told you you're not worthy
When he told you you're not loved
When he told you you're not beautiful
You'll never be enough

Fear, he is a liar
He will take your breath
Stop you in your steps
Fear, he is a liar
He will rob your rest
Steal your happiness
Cast your fear in the fire
'Cause fear, he is a liar

When he told you were troubled
You'll forever be alone
When he told you you should run away
You'll never find a home
When he told you you were dirty
And you should be ashamed
When he told you you could be the one
That grace could never change

Oh, fear, he is a liar
He will take your breath
Stop you in your steps
Fear, he is a liar
He will rob your rest
Steal your happiness
Cast your fear in the fire
'Cause fear, he is a liar

Let your fire fall and cast out all my fears
Let your fire fall, your love is all I feel

Oh, fear, he is a liar
He will take your breath
Stop you in your steps
Fear, he is a liar
He will rob your rest
Steal your happiness
Cast your fear in the fire
'Cause fear, he is a liar

'Cause fear, he is a liar

"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear..." 1 John 4:18 (NKJV)

If someone you know has been struggling with the debilitating effects of fear in your life, please feel free to share this message with them. If you (or someone that you know), has a prayer request that I can lift up, please message me directly, and I will join you in lifting that request heavenward.

Have a great day and God bless!

Pastor Mike / The Open Word