Fear and Faith

It is horrible to be afraid that someone might physically harm you. I have been afraid before, but nothing like Job. He said homeless, vagabond type people would attack him for fun. They knew he had no one to help him. He said he lived in terror. That is so sad to me. It made me think of the poor all around the world who live in terror, especially the children. Dear Jesus, please help the poor, homeless children in China, North and South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, India, and South America. Oh God Almighty, defend the orphans. Today, please help, rescue, and sustain the people of Haiti who are terrified after the devastating earthquake. Please help my friends and I see the poor and needy around us and help them in Your name, power, and love.

Faith is more than what we believe, it is what we live. Job was so sure that he had lived faithfully to God, that he said you could write out everything he'd ever done and he'd sign his name to it. Wow. I wouldn't want to suffer through seeing some of the things I've done recorded in print, much less want to sign my name to it. I am grateful that Jesus has covered my sins with His blood, and taken away my shame. :) Hallelujah! So I guess the story book of my life would look like a pad of blood red construction paper. All I could write is, "Redeemed by the blood of Jesus!" I could sign my name to that.
Still, I want to learn from Job, and live my life in such a way that I'd be willing to sign my name to it- before God. Oh God, help me walk with highest integrity, so I can always come to You confidently, knowing in my heart that I've honestly tried to always do the right thing. And when I sin, help me bring it to You quickly and not hide it. Then forgive me, cleanse me, and don't let sin take root in my life. Lord Jesus, I pray for these ladies and myself, that You would keep our hearts free from sin so we can worship You in Spirit and in truth. Fill us and overwhelm us Holy Spirit. Empower us to live boldly for the glory of Christ. Thank You so much for picking us up, cleaning us off, and loving us like You do. There is none like You! Hallelujah!!!