Have I ever told you about my fear of snakes. Did you see this story yet in the news?
Gorham Woman Finds Snake In Washing Machine - Portland News Story - WMTW Portland
Yeah, basically I am freaking out. Reminds me of another verse: Isaiah 41:10
English: Contemporary English Version (1999) - CEV
10 Don't be afraid. I am with you. Don't tremble with fear. I am your God. I will make you strong, as I protect you with my arm and give you victories.
This was my brother, Trevor’s, favorite verse growing up. And I know why. Fear is powerful. It can make you do something you don’t want, or keep you from doing something you should.
But fear can also bring you closer to God, so that when we are afraid, he takes over and calms our fears. I think God allowed us to feel fear so that we would want to be with him, rather then in hell. I don’t know about you, but I fear hell. I fear the truth that many are going there. But I fear most that I have not done enough to help keep people from going there.
In less then 8 days now, I will be bring a team of 28 people to Raleigh, NC to work in the projects with Mission Raleigh. This is my fourth year leading a team. I am excited… so much so I can barely sleep at nights.
Each year I find a new challenge, and new way God wants to use me. And I expect this year to be no different. Pray for me, my wife and my team as we minister in Raleigh. Also pray that we would be challenged to continue this work back in Maine, too.
Tags: snakes, fear, hell, isiah41:10
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