December 18

I was often afraid as a small child. I begged my sister. Nollie, to let me hold her hand as we slept. Then, when I was five, the Lord Jesus became a great reality to me. I asked Him to come live in my heart. and a feeling of peace and security took the place of the fear I had felt before. From then on I could go to sleep at night and not be afraid.

I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. (Psalm 34:4)

Deep inside, hidden from the world, we are often fearful little children. Lord. We awake in the night. afraid until You whisper. “Hush, I am here.”

December 15

When I first began to show people the danger of occult sin, fearful thoughts came to me. I would return from a meeting completely exhausted, with my heart heating irregularly. I feared I would die if I continued, so I asked the Lord to release me from the burden. He showed me the following verses:

Do not be afraid but speak and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no man shall attack you to harm you . . . (Acts 18:9-10)

Lord Jesus, show us when we are keeping silent because of fear. Give us the faith and courage to speak up whenever it is necessary.