Freedom From Fear
Freedom from Fear
The below is quoted from a Grapevine article, author unidentified, January 1962.
In my own case, the foundation stone of freedom from fear is that of faith; a faith that, despite all worldly appearances to the contrary, causes me to believe that I live in a universe that makes sense. To me, this means a belief in a Creator who is all power, justice and love; a God who for me intends a purpose to grow, however little and haltingly, toward his own likeness and image. Before the coming of faith, I had lived as an alien in a cosmos that too often seemed both hostile and cruel. In it, there could be no inner security for me.
I remember as a child, and at darker times as an adult, being completely unable to comprehend how I could assume God's likeness and image, largely I believe because that until I developed a deep, personal faith and humbled myself before God, I could only imagine superficial things, not spiritual. Recovery has brought me that incredible gift. The ability to humble myself before God and to be grateful to do so. The world of the spiritual far surpasses any earthly riches. And if I realize that I am becoming fearful, I know it is because I have neglected my relationship with God, and I must immediately ask forgiveness and thank him for my life, exactly as it is.
Without Him, I am nothing.
The below is quoted from a Grapevine article, author unidentified, January 1962.
In my own case, the foundation stone of freedom from fear is that of faith; a faith that, despite all worldly appearances to the contrary, causes me to believe that I live in a universe that makes sense. To me, this means a belief in a Creator who is all power, justice and love; a God who for me intends a purpose to grow, however little and haltingly, toward his own likeness and image. Before the coming of faith, I had lived as an alien in a cosmos that too often seemed both hostile and cruel. In it, there could be no inner security for me.
I remember as a child, and at darker times as an adult, being completely unable to comprehend how I could assume God's likeness and image, largely I believe because that until I developed a deep, personal faith and humbled myself before God, I could only imagine superficial things, not spiritual. Recovery has brought me that incredible gift. The ability to humble myself before God and to be grateful to do so. The world of the spiritual far surpasses any earthly riches. And if I realize that I am becoming fearful, I know it is because I have neglected my relationship with God, and I must immediately ask forgiveness and thank him for my life, exactly as it is.
Without Him, I am nothing.
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