---NOT AFRAID ~~

--["The righteous] will have no fear of bad news; their hearts
are steadfast, trusting in the Lord." ``(Psalm 112:7 / NIV) ]-

~~~Recently, my doctor told me that I have a rare tumor called dermatofibrosarcoma. When I head the news, two choices came to mind: I can succumb to fear, or I can have faith in Jesus, my Lord. When I found the wonderful verse above, it helped me not to panic or worry about the bad news I had heard from my doctor. And I know the Lord's faithfulness is greater than my problems.

The Lord assured me that I did not need to fear bad news. Like the righteous ones in Psalm 112, I could stand steadfast and be encouraged, confidently relying on the Lord. Yes, the news is bad. My family depends on me to take care of their daily needs, and I do worry about them. But I trust in the Lord who promised to be a great help in times of trouble and always to be present with us.

We all face difficulties, but trusting the Lord can relieve us of the weight of worry. It is easy to let fear control our minds when we hear bad news, but fear will not control us when we put our trust in the Lord. We can always count on Jehovah Rapha, our God that heals. We know our healing will come either on this side of eternity, or when Jesus takes us home. "Even so, Come, Lord Jesus."

-"Dear Lord, in times of trouble give us the courage to face each day knowing that You are greater than all our worry and fear. We know that You hold the world in the palm of Your hand. Especially that each believer in You, can put our trust firmly on the Rock of Ages. "Perfect love casts out fear because fear has torment" (1 John 4:18). ~~--"I Am Not Alone" // Kari Jobe //<https://youtu.be/MbbCGqK6uNc>
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