Does Hope Eliminate Fears?
March 22, 2024
Vincent McNabb was an Irish priest and scholar around the turn of the last century. He said, “Hope is some extraordinary spiritual grace that God gives us to control our fears, not to oust them.” I find this quote very comforting.
While I wish God would remove my fears, so I could be completely free and courageous, there’s something about fear that keeps me seeking God. Fear keeps me in need of his grace and mercy.
The temptation to feel afraid is very normal. It doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you. Sometime fear is good to protect us from harm. Whatever you face, remember that God is with you at all times.
Putting your hope in Him, helps to keep the fear from taking over your life, your heart, your spirit. And remember Proverbs 29:25 which says, “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.”
Remember, choose hope today.