Irrational Fear

     A friend shared recently that she was telling her husband how as a woman, she's always on guard. I have that same feeling that at any given time someone might try to harm me. When I mentioned this to my husband he noted that as a man he didn't have that constant thought about his protection, but he understood why a woman might. I have to remember to not let fear take over my life as God is ultimately in control over all that happens.
     The following comes from the November 2012 Our Daily Bread magazine for the 25th by Jennifer Benson Schuldt: Fear is powerful; it can override logical thinking and produce irrational behavior. Thankfully, Christians don't have to let fear of anything--people, situations, or even spiders--rule our actions. We can declare, "Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in [God]" (Ps. 56:3)...The next time fear creeps into your life, don't panic. God can be trusted in the darkness.

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.