Fearful?

Today it seems that almost all of my devotionals, scriptures and readings have centered around two interlinking subjects; waiting and fear... these are not 'linked readings', so I am certain God is trying to tell me something.

"Waiting is even more difficult because we are so fearful... Fear explains why it is so hard to wait and how tempting it is to act... The more afraid we are, the harder waiting becomes."

"Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome..." ~Nehemiah 4:14~

"Confess any tendency to live by fear and not faith... He (Nehemiah) began by reminding a demoralized people, not of who they were, but of who God is... We need to remember whose servant we are... Do whatever it takes for however long it takes, knowing the Lord is with you."

All of this speaks numerous volumes to my soul, and my heart rejoices because deep down I know God is feeding my soul what it needs. I am still uncertain of what it is, but I rejoice because God knows and is with me!

So I ask myself today, am I fearful? If so, of what and why, and what can I do to develop faith that is much strong than this unknown fear?

I am constantly reminded to keep my focus on God; may my desires be God and God alone, and may He direct my every step. Again, I need to learn to not focus on my desires, but focus on God and let Him take control of my desires and lead me where He will be most glorified.

Anywho, these are my thoughts for the day. Thankful I am able to learn more about my Savior this wonderful Advent season!

By the way, it's snowing in Houston (2nd year in a row)!!! Not sticking yet, but it's great seeing flakes flutter down around us!