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Fear Not

As we journey through our series, Forgotten God, we want to learn how to live in the power of the Holy Spirit every day.

This week, read through the following passages and consider the following questions:

• What was causing this person’s fear?
• How did God empower them to overcome their fear?
• What gave this person confidence in God?
• What calling did God place on their lives?

• Genesis 15:1-7
• Exodus 14:1-14
• Joshua 1:1-9
• John 20:19-29

This week, purposely carve out moments in the midst of your busy schedule to pause briefly and reconnect your heart to God.

This article from Charles Lee, The Power of Pause, gives some practical steps towards finding these moments. As he writes, “Simple moments of pause will make a world of difference.”

Read Psalm 67.

The word “selah” is not completely clear in its meaning, but scholars believe it means something like, “stop and think about it” or “pause.”

As you read Psalm 67, pause for about 30 to 60 seconds each time you read the word “selah.” At the first pause, breathe in the life of Christ, and breathe out all that separates you from Him. At the second, breathe in the love of God, and breathe out the grace & mercy of Christ.

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“Some people are looking for a fight because they aren’t in one.” – Rob Bell

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Read Mark 3:1-6.

• How can you learn to deal with the little things that are not worth getting angry about? How can God use these things to help you grow into the person He wants you to become?

• Read Isaiah 58:1-12. A couple of weeks ago, we discussed God’s heart for justice from this passage.
  • What are the things that make God angry?
  • In contrast, what are the things that please Him?

• What are some things worth getting angry about? How can you direct that anger towards something constructive, something bigger than ourselves?

May you become aware of your anger.

May you learn to channel it, to focus it, direct it into something beautiful.

And may it fuel sacred acts of healing and restoration.

- Rob Bell