Fear, Fear, it’s everywhere
Slips in without me aware
The cycle is endless
The constant fear, chronic stress
The rival won’t stand down
Fired shots in this battleground
A tight grip on my heart
I can’t pry the grasp apart
My stomach’s all a knot
Just too many anxious thoughts
Round and round in my mind
Until I cannot unwind
The fear it keeps me stuck
Continued struggles to trust
You say “Don’t be afraid”
Please Father, come to my aid.
Lord, take it all from me
So in your hands it will be
Help me to rest in you
I need to sleep before two
Give me your peace and calm
Speak your Words of soothing balm
Quiet my soul, Lord, please
I’m begging you on my knees
You say your yoke is light
Show me a little more bright
Why am I so afraid?
In Your image I was made
Please take this dark gray cloud
Hanging over me too loud
Why can’t I just let go?
Surrender, so I can glow
Shower me from up above
Then I can shine Your sweet love
© 2021 Aimee Phillippi
*This was a poem I wrote in the middle of the night in November of last year, when I was struggling with fear and anxiety. It often comes in waves, but is diminishing the more I learn to trust Him in all areas of my life.
Wavy and Anchored 
Powerful words!
How are you doing since November?
It’s important to be honest when it comes to this stuff, keep bringing it out in the open and stay connected to the Vine.
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Thank you! I’m doing much better. The anxiety comes and goes, especially with Covid, it is difficult not to get fearful at times. I just keep trying to put it all in His hands and trust!
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Yep I hear ya, we are living in tough times. Really important to look after our mental and spiritual health. I’m glad you are doing better Aimee! Keep connected, and continue to practice putting it in Gods hands. Peace
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For sure! And thank you, Evad! I definitely will do!
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Learning to trust Him in all areas of life is something most of us struggle with, if we are being honest. When I feel the approach of fear, I turn to Psalm 56:3-4: When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? (NIV)
This speaks to me in many ways, but the strongest are the first words. They acknowledge that I will be afraid from time to time. Fear is not unique to me. It is what I do next that is important: Trust God in all things.
I am praying for God’s peace to be with you in abundance today.
Pastor Chuck
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I love this! Thank you for your thoughts on this verse! Super helpful! And thank you for the prayers! 🙏🏼
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Excellent post!
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome!
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This is a precious expression of your heart. Brings to mind the verse from Ps. 18:6,
“In my distress I called upon the Lord,
And cried out to my God;
He heard my voice from His temple,
And my cry came before Him, even to His ears.”
He hears you, His deeply loved daughter! Your cry goes right into His ears and His heart.
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Thank you for the reminder of how deeply I’m loved by Him and that He does hear me!
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You are welcome!! ❤ ❤
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