Fear and happiness cannot live in the same heart. Fear and clear thinking cannot live in the same body. Fear and confidence cannot coexist.  Fear never cured a disease, brought a family out of poverty, fought a war, nor saved a marriage. But, God is greater than your fear, if you choose to trust Him. The most common command in the Bible is “Fear not.” That’s because God knew we would often be faced with fear.

Are you in pain today?  Are you a grudge-carrier? Is there someone in your life who has hurt you whom you have not yet forgiven? Not forgiving others and carrying a grudge keeps you in the devil’s territory of pain and prevents you from a future of loving relationships. The main work of the devil, in his bid to destroy you, is to tempt you to fall into his trap, thereby you destroy yourself. Deciding to forgive produces freedom and healing.

Some have stopped going to church because of the doubts they have. Some feel like they don’t fit in with those that seem to have it all together in their faith journey. What doubts are you struggling with this morning? Maybe you doubt that God has really forgiven you. Or you wonder whether the Bible really is the Word of God. But God is not upset with you. He invites you to seek Him so you will believe.

By nature we are selfish. We’re born as self-serving creatures. That is why we need to be 'born again' and have God's nature of love.  A distinguishing mark of a child of God is how unselfish they are. They know their purpose. This great God who touched us enables us to touch others.