When the What-Ifs Keep You Up

Fear can be a loud voice, especially at night. It's the what-ifs, the maybes, the could-happens that keep you awake, making it hard to breathe.

The prophet Isaiah wrote to people who were facing real, physical threats. Not just hypotheticals, but actual armies and empires that wanted them destroyed.

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. "All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish. Though you search for your enemies, you will not find them. Those who wage war against you will be as nothing at all. For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Do not be afraid, you worm Jacob, little Israel, do not fear, for I myself will help you," declares the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.”

God doesn't tell them to 'just be brave' or 'stop worrying.' He tells them He is with them, that He will strengthen and help them. It's not about the size of their fear, but the size of their God.

Tonight, name your what-ifs. Write them down, say them out loud. Then, next to each one, write 'God is with me.'