God is our protector. We go through life often thinking that we are alone; but the whole time we have the strongest defense standing with us. We open our hearts to God so He can lie in us, even though he already does. Everything we are is due to Him, because He loves us and created us. All those little blessings we receive add up to a lifetime of blessings. Though we may feel alone and like nothing is going our way, we always have something going right.

I have seen many suffer, and many others take those sufferings and turn them into blessings. I have personally seen one of those painters that paints with their teeth, and guitarists that play with their toes. It is amazing what they can do, and they love doing it. They do not let their shortcomings stop them from doing what otherwise is considered impossible. It took a certain amount of faith in themselves to overcome what people call disadvantages. We as Christians should do the same in our walk with Christ. We have to have a great faith that we will be able to conquer any shortcomings with the Lord’s hands holding us up.

There are no limits for God, and as His children He wants us to feel the same. The things that we do not get are often times bad for us. Our lives are incredibly precious to God, and He knows what is best for us even if we cannot see it. We cannot see the future nor know how certain things will end or what they will grow into. God knows, and if we fight Him, thinking we know “better” then we may just find ourselves in a lot of trouble. The term “hitting rock bottom” would not just be a term but have some reality to it once tacked to your forehead as a wake up call.

Often times we will find ourselves in situations where we are lost and even afraid. God protects us from all of those things. When we get ourselves into dangerous holes where we are afraid that we will never see ourselves out, God will reach out Hand and bring us back to “normal” or sometimes even better. We cannot be afraid to cry out to Him. No matter what He will always hear our pleas.

He also forgives us of the wrongs we have committed and protects us from wrongs against us. He will heal any wounds inflicted in our battles even. Though He does not want us to fight, He knows we will. There will always be conflict, but that is not our fault nor His. Evil, the wicked, however you want to look at it, there is BAD out there and it will fight you. “World Peace” is a wonderful concept, but there will always be someone who wants world war.

The world is not a perfect place nor will it ever be. God gives us the choice to choose to which path we follow. Because of that, and the fact that the “wide road” is easier to follow, many go down that path. Not all people who are on that road are necessarily “evil” a majority of them are. Without the proper protection from the wicked we might either be drawn in or destroyed. God can protect us and does. But sometimes we have to ask Him. A lot about this religion is asking because everything is up to personal choice. We just have a hard time doing that. We need to realize that not everything is handed to us. A lot of what we do is done “on our own” but God does help. He is always behind the scenes and yearning for you to ask Him to lend a hand.

We are loved, safe and protected, forgiven, and blessed on a daily basis. Without God we would not be. So remember to be thankful. Also, keep God close in your heart and do not be afraid or forget to ask Him for help whenever you need it. Whether it be something small and “trivial” or something life changing, He will hear you and help in a way that is best for you. We may not always agree, but trust in Him. We are His forever, even if we “fail” Him; which with His mercy and forgiveness is forgiven and forgotten.

In Isaiah 43:1-2 it says: “But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” It can seem that when things are going on that no one is there and that there will never be a light at the end of the tunnel. But fear not because Jesus has redeemed you. He has called you by name and you are his. It does not matter if you are walking through fire or worried about how you will eat the next day because Jesus is with you in all things.

Worry often leads to fear and stress. This can create health problems and other things to come up. In 2 Timothy 1:7 it says: “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” Whenever you start to worry about tomorrow or the night, rebuke it and trust in God. It is only in Jesus that you can find peace, power and experience the love of God.

In Isaiah 54:14 it says: “In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.” Trust in the Lord and know that he is watching after you.

According to Galatians 3:13 Jesus has given us many weapons that are mighty and divine to use. These weapons are prayer, faith, the name of Jesus, and God’s word. Remember that when you let fear become a problem that you are sinning and going against what the bible says in Philippians 4:6-7. “Be careful for nothing; but with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God And the peace of God which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus”. When you give your requests over to God have faith that he is working on them and have peace knowing that Christ is there guiding you and protecting you through everything.

When fear starts to attack instead of backing down like a coward and without faith, start using words of praise and thanksgiving. Satan trembles at the word of God so use the scriptures and say them out loud whenever you are afraid. If you are uncomfortable with saying the verses out loud start with reading them out loud to yourself whenever you are reading the Bible and after that you will start feeling confident with reading them out loud.

If you feel fear instead of letting it rule you what you must do is learn how to tell fear to go away through the name of Jesus. In the book of Mark chapter 16 and verses 17,18 it talks about the authority that we have when we say in the name of Jesus. In his name miracles can be done and demons will flee but it is only through the name of Jesus. Whenever you are feeling afraid next time just simply say out loud and with authority, “Fear, in the name of Jesus, Be Gone!!”.