The Cure For Fear
“Where no hope is left, is left no fear.” ~ John Milton
Fear can be good or bad. Fearing a 4,000 foot drop to the canyon floor without a parachute is good. But what about the bad kind? I’m talking about that slothful parasite that latches onto your mind and starts draining the life from your heart and even your faith.
In Psalm 56:11, after King David of Israel was seized by Philistines in Gath, he wrote, “In God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” I don’t know about you, but I would be a bit hopeless and fearful if I was carted off by a foreign enemy. Why is David so fearless? He says that trusting God eliminated his fear.
In 1 John 4:18, the apostle says, “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” Why is John without fear? He says that living in God’s loving presence purges fear.
Cure for fear: Trust God and live in His love.
So, what are you afraid of? Losing your job, your house, your car, your family, or even your life? Does it cripple you? Does it keep you from living or loving as God intended? If so, turn your eyes off the object of your fear for a moment and ask yourself, “Do I really trust God? Do I really know the depth of His love for me?”
I look forward to hearing your thoughts and comments!
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John Albert Thomas began composing original, melody-based piano works when he was 12 years old. His compositions have the simplicity and thinly-layered delicacy of Mozart, combined with a contemporary sound reminiscent of Enya, George Winston, and Jim Brickman. In 1995, John graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, with a bachelors degree in Music Theory and Composition. Upon graduation he moved to Memphis, Tennessee where he now lives with his wife, Rebecca, and their four children. John has released several solo piano albums, and continues his work on future projects. 
