What Fear Shows

When fear begins to fill my heart
It shows my faith is small,
For I’ve been trusting in myself
And not the Lord of all.

If I rely on what I know –
My instincts, skills, and sight –
I start to fear what I can’t see
And tremble in the night.

But if I trust my mighty God
I’ll never have to fear
Because I know He always sees
And stays forever near.

So when I feel the grip of fear,
It’s time to stop and pray,
To turn from self-reliant pride
And trust in God today.

Christina Joy Hommes