Don't Veer for Fear

“Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly.” (1 Corinthians 13:13 MSG)

Those of us who live in rural areas are used to watching out for deer while we are driving. Some states post warning signs that say: “Don’t veer for deer.” Sudden changes may cause you to hit another moving vehicle which could cause even more damage. Since they travel in groups, even if you try to avoid one deer, you are likely to crash into one of its relatives. Even if a collision with a deer is unavoidable, don’t swerve. Instead, brake firmly, hold on to the steering wheel, stay in your lane, and bring your vehicle to a controlled stop.  

Similarly, when Fear looms in front of us, our first instinct is to swerve, to avoid confronting it.

Don’t Veer for Fear.  

Don’t react abruptly or make sudden changes. This may cause even more damage. Acknowledge the Fear. Stay alert and attentive for the relatives of fear--anxiety, worry, and despair. Brake firmly. Keep a firm grip on faith. Continue to trust God. Hope unswervingly. Stay on the course of Divine love.