Seek First | Day 11 Devotional

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Psalm 23:4-5 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18 Do not be afraid, fear not, or some variation of that is in the Bible over 100 times. Fear is the opposite of love. When you really look at fear it is operating in a lack of something. Sometimes a lack of knowledge, lack of strength, and a lack of trust. Look at David and Goliath, in any normal circumstance he should have been afraid, but he had no fear because the Lord was with Him. David had to rely on God or he would have died. Trust the Father with your life. Let His perfect love complete you. Like oil from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. Let the overflow of His presence distinguish all fear in your life. ACTION What is a valley that the Lord is helping you walk through? Feel free to write this down somewhere. PRAYER Lord, thank you for not giving me a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. Thank you for being with me through the hills and the valleys. Thank you for always preparing a way for me. Lord, give me more boldness to live for You everywhere I go!