Dana Rongione

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When You’re Facing a Red Sea - Step One

Welcome back to our transformative series, "Four Things To Do When Facing Your Red Sea." Today, we're diving into the first step of this life-changing process: "Fear not."

"Fear not" may seem like a tall order in the face of adversity. How can we not be afraid when life's challenges bear down on us like a storm? Isn't fear the natural response when we find ourselves between a rock and a hard place?

How can we navigate life's darkest shadows and loneliest places without fear? The answer is found in one powerful word: Faith. Where faith resides, fear cannot thrive. Faith goes beyond belief; it's complete trust in God. It's the unwavering certainty that He's in control, allowing nothing to happen that isn't within His plan. While fear questions life's uncertainties, faith declares, "I may not understand how, but I know Who is at work." Faith focuses on what's known, not what's unknown.

As you stand before your personal "Red Sea," take to heart God's command: Fear not. He's by your side, and He'll never abandon you. Nothing is beyond His reach, and He's promised to turn all things for your good. Will you place your trust in Him? Will you shift your gaze from the turbulent waters to the serene face of the Savior?

Have faith, dear one. God is utterly trustworthy!

Stay tuned for the next installments, where we'll delve into the remaining steps of this life-transforming journey.