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Question:

“I live in fear that the Lord wont take me before any other loved ones…when does this fear become sin? Does it mean that I’m not really a Christian if I haven’t placed this fear fully in God’s hands?” Did you ever hear of such dilemma? Am I losing it?

Answer: 

No, you aren’t losing it. You would be surprised how similar your fears are with many others.

I think there comes a point in life where you just come to a place where God is enough – that you drink deeply of him and are satisfied fully in him. I see your fear as something common among Christ followers but something, nevertheless, not excusable. God doesn’t want you to live gripped in fear – why? – Because he deeply loves you. You can trust that he has your best interest in mind  regardless of who does and doesn’t “go first”.

It is the love of God that compels us to ‘let go – surrender’ and rest (abide) in His strength, power and wisdom. This doesn’t belittle or undermine the very real pain of losing loved ones but it does give you ability to navigate the pain in a way that reflects God as trustworthy in your life. In simple terms – find your rest, peace and strength in Christ alone. All other relationships are just an expression of His Grace in your life but they are not the ultimate source of your well being — ONLY GOD can fulfill that in you.

Drink Deeply of God – How? By taking all your temptation to fear and turning it into conversation with the Lord – and remember that conversation is both ways – not a monologue but a dialogue of talking and listening.

I trust this helps you.

All is Grace,

Pastor John