No Hay Que Temer (You don't have to be afraid)

"The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?"
psalms 27:1

For the first time ever, I'm getting this out before midnight, shocking, I know! Don't worry....I heading back out to the lab in 30 minutes so I won't be going to bed anytime soon......

Anyway, today's devotional is an adapted translation of a devotional I received from Arturo Quiros Lepiz (www.mensajesvida.cjb.net). He doesn't usually provide a passage to read so I suggest Psalm 27.

Only 5 more days of classes! Keep up the good fight and finish the race. You'll be glad you did when it's all said and done :-).

Much love,
-AMR

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You Don't Have To Be Afraid

• I was afraid of being alone, until I learned to love myself.
• I was afraid of failure, until I realized that the only failure comes from not trying.
• I was afraid of suffering, until I learned that it was necessary for growth.
• I was afraid of the truth, until I discovered the ugliness of lies.
• I was afraid of death, until I learned that it's not the end, but rather just the beginning.
• I was afraid of hate, until I realized that it's nothing more than ignorance.
• I was afraid of being made fun of, until I learned to laugh at myself.
• I was afraid of getting old, until I began to understand that wisdom comes day by day (with age).
• I was afraid of the past, until I learned that it couldn't hurt me anymore.
• I was afraid of the dark, until I saw the beauty in a single star.
• I was afraid of change, until I saw that even the most beautiful butterfly has to go through metamorphasis before it can fly.

Fear consumed me, until I learned that I should have faith in myself and in God.

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Question of the Day

She married into a feared immigrant family only to be widowed early. She followed her mother-in-law back to the homeland with no hopes of a future as they faced poverty together. Though a beggar she is betrothed to a wealthy distant relative and her mother-in-law is blessed and famous forever.

Yesterday's answer: David (I and II Samuel)