tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099007081608079501.post8110594029152005649..comments2023-10-10T04:19:13.728-05:00Comments on Tracy Brothers: Fear - Part 2Tracy Brothershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00018774886324997422noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099007081608079501.post-70237035242163996892008-04-04T07:17:00.000-05:002008-04-04T07:17:00.000-05:00Wow, Tracy. That was pretty amazing. I love this...Wow, Tracy. That was pretty amazing. I love this point you made: "But I'm going to try to remember that God is present in the reality of today, not my imaginations of tomorrow." <BR/><BR/>I'm with you on the dreaming. I know I've awaken mad or sad towards Jason b/c something he did in a dream. He's so sweet...he'll even apologize like he had anything to do with it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7099007081608079501.post-27211185322855033952008-04-04T00:02:00.000-05:002008-04-04T00:02:00.000-05:00I can totally relate to your fear and the feelings...I can totally relate to your fear and the feelings that encompass it. I think I have become more 'fearful' after losing my Dad so suddenly over 3 years ago, and having my children has caused me great fear. It was at the moment of loss that I became fearful of what could happen next and would I be ready to 'deal' with it. Several months ago, I was literally losing sleep worrying and being fearful and still occasionally (like today when I had just hung up with Josh and he told me to call him right back- and I couldn't get him for a while, then I hear sirens close by, etc. but find out he was just exercising) fear sets in and the scenarios start- I have had to learn to stop, take a deep breath and turn it over to God at that moment. Each time a thought would pop in my head- I would say God, you are in control, please take this fear away and help me think of something pleasing to you instead of dwelling on my thoughts that are many times just in my head. Give it back to God every time!!! It really does help me get the fear out of my head. I agree I need to know God so much more than I do and I fall short every day of doing what I should. Thank you for sharing such wise words always- please know I will be praying for you and the girls and Jeff next week for a 'no fear' week and one filled with peace, I know you and the girls will miss him tremendously. He is certainly going to be helping spread the gospel, and God will be glorified thru all of your efforts. <BR/>Mandy <BR/>Here's some scripture that I love that always brings me lots of peace-<BR/>Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:6-9Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com