“For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship.[a] And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.”
- Romans 8:15-16

But I am fearful. I am scared. Scared of tomorrow. Scared of today. My heart aches with fear. Help me to trust you. Abba, Abba calm my trembling heart.

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” - Romans 8:38-39

“The one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.” - Romans 9:33

I avoided talking to someone because of fear and shame. I planned on packing up and moving out as soon as possible because of fear and shame. Unjustified fear and shame. I am God’s child. The spirit that lives in me is not a spirit of fear. I will trust in Christ and never be put to shame. I will not fear Man or Tomorrow.

-But I do. God help me.

The ache within me feels like it should spill out like Edmond’s hot dragon tears.