Fear Not, You Are Loved!

As I prepare for a party at my home, there are a lot of elements I have to plan for to pull it off.  I will have many people in my small home.  Logistics of flow, seating, weather, parking, etc,  I have to plan and prepare a menu and provide for beverages.  I have to prepare my home, decorate and of course, design and create my cake.  Here are a couple of the items I've made for my cake.

Often times in the past, I got very nervous and anxious about events like this.  I so wanted everything to be perfect.  I really don't get nervous any more.  Do I plan? Yes.  Do I have checklists? Yes  Do I make sure I have everything lined up?   Yes, indeed.  But I no longer fear.  Fear that something goes wrong.  Fear that nobody will show.  Fear that I will run out of things.  Fear of what others will think.  Nope!

I no longer fear these things because I have a peace within me that drives out fear.  That peace comes from my relationship with Jesus.  That peace comes from the Holy Spirit that resides in me.  He keeps me calm and gives me strength.  He calls to my mind, reminding me of all the times He has provided, protected, and blessed me along the way.  

This is just a birthday party, but I have that same sense of calm and of strength when I am facing some major obstacle or challenge.   I also have a confidence and assuredness within myself that comes from knowing who I am.  I am His creation, His child, and am a Princess of the King.  

It also helps to know that whatever comes my way, I am supported by my family and by my friends.  It is very comforting that I belong to an awesome faith community that I can go to for prayer.  

If you are alone. find a faith family that will support you and where you feel at home.  Most importantly, find Jesus!  He came that we might have life in abundance.  that does include fear!  In the bible, it says not to fear 365 times.  Once for every day of the year.  He does not want us to live in fear!

Instead be fearless, self-assured, and know that God loves you completely and unconditionally.  He loves you more that your finite mind can possibly imagine!  You are a conqueror through Him who created you!

Isaiah 41:10

‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’