No matter what, still moving forward- fighting the fear

 Even in the midst of all the emotional mess, in the middle of the hurt, I have not given up. I will not give up, because I am not a quitter. yes, there are parts of this that sounds like whining, because it is. There are parts of this were the words bleeding on the page are pain filled, because at times, that is me.  But, even in the middle of the hurt, I have a plan.
 Seek God, for He is never far away. His Spirit indwells and if I would only listen, it would not be so bad. We are not promised a life without suffering or pain, we are promised that He will always be with us to help us through the storms. He will help us grow stronger because of the storms.
 Below, are some of the promises found in His word, that tell us not to fear. That tell me, not to fear.
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Mark 4:40
He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"

Luke 12:32
"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom."

Isaiah 41:13
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."

Proverbs 1:33
"But whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm."

Matthew 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.

Proverbs 3:25-26
Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared.

2 Timothy 1:7
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

Romans 8:15
For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father."

Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"

Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

John14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let you hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Psalm 23:4-5
Even as I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Psalm27:1,3
The Lord is my light and my salvation-whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life-of whom shall I be afraid?..Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident.

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He is with us, always with us. He offers us His strength, His peace, His hope. One- I- just need to remember. There are no reasons to fear, for fear is but a trap meant to keep us from good things.

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