I was young and gullible.

Cousins aroused my fears with stories of a boogie man. He was lurking inside dark closets and under beds.

‘Who’s afraid of the Boogeyman?’

I was.

The devil plays on our fears.

The Father relieves them.

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV).”

A sound mind is at rest.

I can rest in the knowledge of God’s protection. Fear not…

“Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10 NKJV).”

Secure, I will rest in His hand.

“And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and My Father are one (John 10:28-30 NKJV).”

Who’s afraid of the Boogeyman?

Why should I fear?

“The Lord is on my side;
I will not fear.
What can man do to me (Psalm 118:6 NKJV)?”

Published articles in Mature Living Magazine, Devotions for the Deaf, The Secret Place, Coosa Journal, Mary Hollingsworth's The One Year Devotional of Joy and Laughter, Jo Krueger's Every Day in God's Word. http://www.pamforddavis.com
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