--THE ANTIDOTE TO FEAR ~~

--[excerpts from Decision/ Franklin Graham --January 2022]

---Christ followers can trust in the care of our sovereign Lord.

--As we enter into this New year [2022], I sense that fear has a grip on our nation and our world in a new and profound way.

While American families gathered for a hearty Thanksgiving meal, news broke about a new strain of the COVID-19 virus. Named Omicron, the heath muted strain was discovered in South Africa. and it wasn't long before it was found before it was found in numerous other countries across the globe including our own.

Despite comments from the doctors who originally spotted it that the cases seemed mild, strict travel bans were instituted worldwide. Fear spread like wildfire as the media warned of grave dangers from this new variant. Harsh lockdowns and closures were once again threatened.

However, COVID isn't the only front where fear is rising.

Inflation has skyrocketed to the highest level seen in decades. People are struggling to handle the surging prices in groceries. Gas prices have soared more than 30% since the current administration came into office at the beginning of 2021 , and many families are worried about whether than can pay their heating bills. this winter.

Violence--I mean brutal wicked violence--has taken hold in major cities from coast to coast. School shootings horrendous killings of innocent parade bysatanders..brazen daylight looting and other evil acts.have made people feel unsafe

Add to that the helplessness that people feel as they watch our government seek to turn our country into a socialist welfare state, that if continued, will take us down a proven failed path.

But the follower of Jesus Christ must not succumb to to such apprehension. Instead this should be the prime hour and time for believers of our Risen Lord and Savior to such apprehension. Instead this should be the prime hour and time for believers of our Risen Lord and Savio to stand firm in their faith and be strong and godly witness to a panicked world.~~

--Decision ~~ /