1st & 15th - Fear and Freedom

Normally I wouldn't use the same verse as Beth Moore, but I read it this morning and it hammered me in the gut. I added a verse to the beginning and end because they also resonated. I don't have a lot of words today... the verses can speak for themselves.

Psalm 118:4-8 (New International Version)

4 Let those who fear the LORD say:
"His love endures forever."
5 In my anguish I cried to the LORD,
and he answered by setting me free.
6 The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?
7 The LORD is with me; he is my helper.
I will look in triumph on my enemies.
8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in man.