Friday; May 6
F ear is an interesting thing. On one hand, we all face it – but we do not fear the same things. Some people are afraid of spiders while other fear the things that lurk in the shadows. Some people fear what might happen while others are afraid they will never move beyond where they are now. Our fears may be diverse, but we share a common emotion. Even if we have different specific phobias, one common fear is being overcome by our foes. Whether it is the physical fear of violent behavior or an emotional fear of being oppressed, many of us are afraid of certain people around us or even of society as a whole. Interestingly, even King David – the valiant warrior and man after God’s own heart struggled with dealing with his foes. However, he had an ally in dealing with his fears. In one poem he observed, “My foes have trampled upon me all day long, for they are many who fight proudly against me. When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I h