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How Do You Live in a World without Guarantees?

By claireann.smith@surrenderinprayer.comPosted on July 10, 2016Posted in God in Everyday lifeTagged fear

Jesus said, “Don’t be afraid of those who kill the body but can’t kill the soul. Instead, be afraid of the one who can destroy both body and soul in hell” (Matthew 10:28). What do you say to someone who implies that things will go to hell in a handbasket but you must not be afraid.[…]

Why Are You So Afraid? You’re Now Free.

By claireann.smith@surrenderinprayer.comPosted on July 3, 2016July 3, 2016Posted in God in Everyday life, Prayer and Topical IssuesTagged fear, prayer and fear

Well, Independence Day is just about here in the United States. Just over two months ago there was a significant Independence celebration in Guyana—50 years. Independence is about freedom. As a country, you’re now free to determine your course. This is also true of the young adult, or the person who had been incarcerated but is[…]

Why “Do Not Be Afraid” Is Your Message At the End of 2015

By claireann.smith@surrenderinprayer.comPosted on December 27, 2015December 28, 2015Posted in General, Prayer and Topical IssuesTagged fear, new year, old year

Have you ever played the role of the angel in a Christmas play? If you have, you were able to bring good news: “‘Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is[…]

The Danger of Entertaining Fear

By claireann.smith@surrenderinprayer.comPosted on October 18, 2015February 7, 2016Posted in Prayer and God, Prayer and Topical IssuesTagged fear, prayer and fear

People are trapped by their fear of others; those who trust the Lord are secure. (Proverbs 29:25). Is fear in itself bad? After all, it’s an emotion that we all feel at some point. Thus, what you do with fear is the issue and not fear itself. Do you recognize and acknowledge it or do you[…]