Smile at the Future

This morning as I awoke, I began to think about the fact that it is the beginning of a new year. As I thought back on the previous one, I recalled many wonderful blessings that I am so very grateful to the Lord for. Then immediately I began to sense a feeling of dread and worry coming to me regarding this next year. Why does that happen to me? Why does it happen to anyone? I believe that it is a weakness for most people. There are a few gifted people in this world that just can't see things in any other light than "rosie". I will have to say that most of the time I am a postive person. I get excited about the fact that I have hope in God and in His promises. And yet, there is a devil in this world. Fear comes along telling me that somehow God won't be there for me this time. At that point God expects me to deal with the fear and choose to have faith! It is vital that I turn from the lies of the devil and to the promises of our faithful God. 2 Timothy 1:7 says, "God has not given us a spirit of fear (of cowardice), BUT He has given us a spirit of power, and of love, and of a calm and well- balanced mind and self-control (Amp. version). I then directed myself to God's word and recalled Proverbs 31:25. This chapter is about the instruction King Lemuel recieved from his godly mother. Vs 1-9 she tells him to be righteous, not foolish, and to be helpful to those who are desolate and defenseless. She then goes on to explain what an intelligent and virtous woman is like (vs10-31). This woman is strong and secure (vs27). She rejoices over the future. Another translation says that she smiles at the future. I have reminded myself again, for the one thousandth time, to trust God. He is good (Ps 106:1). He has never failed me yet, nor will He ever (Heb.13:5)!