A blessed struggle?
the most beautiful things that God says
are reserved for those that struggle with fear
God rehearses His promises
AGAIN!
I recently started Kay Arthur's Breaking Free from Fear
no-homework (not that I mind the homework, but with the start of school...did you hear THAT?! NO HOME WORK ☺) Bible study.
This is a 6 week study with each week taking about 1/2 hour to 45 minutes. If you are not familiar with a Precept study - it is a fun way to go deep in the Word. "Specially" if you are a mark up/hi-light your Bible or book sort of person. In this study the verses are printed right along the side of each page. I think one of the reasons this type of study is effective for me is that I am reading and re-reading the text while *searching for something different* (this helps keep me focused).
*For example, put a ♥ over every reference to love in the passage
a triangle for reference to God
draw a jagged circle around "afraid" or "fear"
That was the "OBSERVE" section of the week. Next DISCUSS with specific questions and helpful study insight.
"we looked at David, a man who confessed that he was opposed, trampled on, shedding tears--afraid. Yet he recorded for posterity that When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You Psalm 56:3. The future king didn't minimize his situation or deny his feelings; rather he described how he conquered fear's bondage: David put his trust in God."
Kay Arthur
I received a copy of this book for the purpose of review.