Sometimes we are afraid to do something because of the presence of doubt and unfaithfulness to God. We often ask ourselves if we can do a certain thing that we never did before, but before we take the first step we often think of the negative results and questions-- can I do it? What if they will laugh at me? What if I fail? What if they ignore me? and so on and so fort. Why? Because we are afraid and not confident of ourselves. Having these negative feelings are the reason why there is a border between you and Our God. You, the person who drew that line will be the only person to remove it and get closer to God again. In bible
Jesus said "Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?" -Mark 4:40, Jesus commanded them to go to the opposite side of the lake. While in the middle of the lake, a angry water and heavy storm rose, their boat was shaken and the disciples are very afraid. And they woke Jesus and He calmed the lake. Why they are so afraid of the storm, and why there's a storm during their journey? They already have Jesus in their side that time, but their faith is still not enough. In this parable, God showed me that even if you accepted Jesus Christ in your life but still have no faith in Him and you don't cultivate it, you will not be able to reach the other side of the lake. In our life, we see a bunch of challenges but we are more like of turning back or finding another way to avoid them. And because this we prove to ourselves that we can't, and we don't have trust in God.

So what do you need to do to overcome your fear and doubt? and Become fruitful? Accept and trust the Lord with all our heart and soul. In Isaiah 41:13 God said "For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, do not fear; I will help you", whatever circumstances we face in our lives, there is always victory, we may fall sometimes, but we have our God that gives us strength and help us again to stand and walk.

The child wants to play with his Father but son was so afraid to use the stairs because it was to high and slanted for him. But after his Father spoke to him and explained everything, the child had the courage and power to take his first step to see his Father. The Holy Spirit spoke to me and explained that we cannot be victorious if we are not fully geared. If we have even a dot in our white clothe we cannot say to others that we are totally clean. If we are afraid to be rejected in our job interview or in any career that we have now, we will not be able to succeed. If we are afraid to show our love and affection to our family because of our pride and shyness, we will not be able to establish a strong relationship, if we don't have the confident in sharing the words of God to others, we will not be able to win their souls. If God is not with us, the victory is impossible.

Before I end up this story, I would like to have a peaceful and holy prayer with you. "Father, Our God, we thank you and praise you for all the blessings that you gave and will give to us. Forgive us O' Lord for all the sins that we committed and to those who sins against us. Thank you O' Lord for your eternal love and grace. Guide us and lead us to become more fruitful and victorious Father. We bring back all the glory In Jesus' Mighty Name. Amen!

Thank you so much for reading this with me. Have a blessed and wonderful time!

Lots of love,

Ralph