Fear Not

We have a cat that is a bit neurotic.

She is, literally, afraid of her own shadow.

This morning she was peacefully eating at her dish. 

But as I walked by her, 

she darted away as if I was going to harm her.

I shook my head and said to her, 

“Tahoe, it really hurts my feelings when you run away from me. 

I take care of you. 

When have I ever hurt you?”

Then I saw the Lord smiling at me.

He said, 

“Now you know how I feel 

whenever my children are afraid.

 There is no need to fear -

the world, people, circumstances, 

the future
or anything else.

I am your Father and I take care of you.

 The amount of fear, 

anxiety, nervousness 

and doubt in your heart 

reveals your true level of trust in Me.”

Much fear = Little trust.

No fear = Perfect trust.

~Faith