Category: Fear

You have nothing to fear as a daughter of God.

In the battle, trust

By Natalie Lapacek-Trout

On June 8, 2022

In Fear, Rest, Trust

Listen to a reading of the text below

Oh, daughter, I know this is hard.

I know you’re not quite sure where to go next, and you don’t want to be false.

Let me guide you. I am never false.

I chose you for this.

I am patient and kind. I love you, and I fill you. I keep the enemy away. He has no dominion. I have all dominion, all authority, in heaven and on Earth and in the realms you do not see.

One day, it will all make sense. But you have to trust me.

Know that I am fighting for you because I love you. I love you too much to let the enemy have you. I love you too much to let your mind be used by him, by the world. Your mind is beautiful, as you are beautiful, because I have made you and filled you.

You are my daughter, and I love you. I am love. I am your love. I am your rescue.

Think of me when you want to let your mind wander. Think of when I first rescued you. Do you remember?

We all celebrated that day, when you came to me, when you saw. You saw real love and what it was. It wasn’t from a man. It was from me. It was me who saved you. It was me who chose you and saw you and said, “Her. I want her.”

You have so much to offer, daughter. You have so much to offer other sisters and brothers and your own family.

With my light in you, you have so much to shine out. With my mercy in you, you have so much mercy to give. With my love in you, you have so much love to give.

Do you see, daughter?

I give you abundance. Give. It’s not something you’ve earned. You’ve only become attuned to it.

Now that you know it, what will you do with it?

This is where great joy is coming. I will open doors. You can trust that I am working.

You don’t want to get your hopes up in case you are wrong. I am never wrong, and you have to believe that.

Trust me, daughter. Trust that I still hold you like the first time I rescued you. Trust that we still rejoice because you belong to us. Trust that I will move you forward, that everything will be fine for you. Just like Moses.

You like to read the old stories, I know. It’s just one thing I love about you. I love your eyes, your smile, your heart, your desires, your wisdom, your strength that comes from me. It all comes from me because you are mine.

Let’s rest in that.

You will never be disappointed with me. You will never be unfulfilled, unrequited, unloved. Just listen. Just rest. I love you. I’m right here.

Don’t worry. Just stay with me, focused on me.

No striving. Just let go.

Rest, child.

Rest.

See Exodus 33:12-14; 1 Samuel 15:29; Psalm 18:16-19 and 91:1; Matthew 28:18-20 and 7:7; John 3:16 and 15:16; Romans 2:4 and 5:5; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7; Ephesians 2:4-5 and 6:12; 1 John 4:18

These links share just a glimpse of the story God is telling us. When you have time, read a chapter or two around the verses to get the context and see the whole picture. My preferred Bible translation is the New Living Translation, so all links will be in that version.

In the battle, rest

By Natalie Lapacek-Trout

On June 1, 2022

In Fear, Rest

Listen to a reading of the text below

One of my favorite places to rest in the Smoky Mountains

Daughter, I know things feel long and like it will never end.

But remember what I’ve told you. Great joy is coming!

Don’t get so caught up in now that you forget what I have said. I know you’re trying, and I know you worry you’re not trying hard enough.

Rest.

Rest in me, daughter. Rest in my word. Rest in my promises. Rest in my arms. Don’t you know that I hold you?

I love you. I speak to you. Believe me. It’s just us.

You don’t have to worry. You don’t have to rush. You don’t have to go take care of anything.

You just have to rest and listen.

Apart from me, you can do nothing. Remember, child?

Push out the thoughts that lead to death and darkness.

Rest, and you will find me.

You don’t have to strive and busy yourself to have my favor. With me, there is rest because I work for you and in you.

I am the almighty God. You are not.

You are my daughter, and you belong to me. But you are not the creator, the inspiration, the provider. It’s me, and I love you.

Rest, and be thankful that I have mercy and love. Be thankful for the Holy Spirit.

I want you to remember that I am that I am. I am Yahweh, but you don’t have to be afraid. No. Fear is not from me. Fear is from our enemy.

Fear lies and drags you into the muck. I have lifted you out of it, cleaned you, clothed you, held you, empowered you, guided your steps.

And I will continue to do so.

Don’t worry, and don’t strive. Don’t let the enemy fool you. With my Holy Spirit, you have authority. With my armor, you are empowered. I love you enough to protect you and keep you safe. I’ve trained you and given you skill for the battle.

Don’t lose hope. Don’t believe the lies. Believe that I am life, that fear leads to death in this battle.

See Exodus 2:23-25 and 3:13-15; Psalm 37:17-19, 46:10-11, and 144:1-2; Habakkuk 3:16-19; Matthew 6:28-33; John 15:5 and 15:11; Romans 8:5-6, 9:31, 10:3; Ephesians 6:10-17

These links share just a glimpse of the story God is telling us. When you have time, read a chapter or two around the verses to get the context and see the whole picture. My preferred Bible translation is the New Living Translation, so all links will be in that version.

The beginning of a journey

By Natalie Lapacek-Trout

On May 9, 2022

In Beginnings, Fear, Trust

Listen to a reading of the text below

Daughter, I will not disappoint. I will not leave. I will not lead you to disaster. I will work out all these plans, and you have nothing to fear.

I see your heart. I know its murmurings, its longings, its desires. I know it so well. And I love it. I love you and all that’s in your heart. Even the bad things.

I love you completely, wholly. I love when you serve me. I love you when you sit, contemplative, and pray. I love when you write, when you use the gifts I’ve given you. It’s my delight to give you gifts.

You are my delight now and always. You can cry. It’s okay. I know it’s overwhelming. My love isn’t like any other. I just want you to know it, daughter. Trust it.

Trust when I speak to you. Write it down. Let this be your calling. You remember how you wanted to hear me? Now you do. This is how. This is how I made you to hear me.

I will always come. I never fail. Just sit still and listen. That’s all you have to do.

There is no hurrying or fearing or rushing with me.

I made you to hold this pen. I made you to write, to share. Trust in where I will bring you. Trust in what I’m doing.

Remember these tears you cried just now, with me beside you, holding you. You’re stronger with me. Your tears make you stronger.

Don’t believe the world. Don’t believe the lies. I am here. I am love. I am with my children all the time. I never leave, never stop. I long for you just as you long for me.

Don’t try to make sense of it all. Just stop and listen and remember. Take your time. Take your time with me.

Don’t be in a hurry to get back to life. This is life. I am life.

Keep writing. Keep going. Keep going forward with me. It’s coming. Restoration and release are coming. Rest in it.

Love, knowing it and trusting it.

See Deuteronomy 31:8; Exodus 33:17; Jeremiah 29:11; Psalm 138:8; Psalm 139:1; Psalm 37:23; Proverbs 3:5-6; 1 John 4:9-10; 1 John 4:16

These links share just a glimpse of the story God is telling us. When you have time, read a chapter or two around the verses to get the context and see the whole picture. My preferred Bible translation is the New Living Translation, so all links will be in that version.