"Ignoring what they said, Jesus told him, 'Don't be afraid, just believe.'" (Mark 5:36)
Did you catch that, friends?
"Ignoring what they said"...
I have been so focused on the "don't be afraid, just believe" part of this verse, I have always overlooked the first part.
"Ignoring what they said"
The doubters, the nay-sayers, the Debbie downers, the bullies, the laughing. Ignore them.
Or worse... those voices in your own head whispering "It's impossible", "It's never gonna happen", "you're not ___ enough". Reminding you of all your past attempts and failures.
Jesus dismisses all of them with these five little words "Don't be afraid, Just BELIEVE"
I really wish whoever came up with "Debbie downer" had chosen a different name. I always feel so guilty when I hear that term!!! LOL!!! I have a terrible problem with "fear"....it's getting better, though, since I realized it a couple of years ago!!!
ReplyDeleteAw... sorry! You may be a Debbie - but you are certainly no downer!!
DeleteWow, thanks for pointing this out. What a great insight! This is SOooo applicable to where I'm at in life right now. I appreciate the encouragement!
ReplyDeletevisiting through Whole-hearted Wednesdays.
Blessings,
Selena
I am glad you enjoyed it and were able to take something away with you. All the praise and glory goes to God for showing this message to me!
DeleteWhat a great thought - there are some whom we are meant to ignore! I linked after you at Wed. Prayer Girls & am so glad that I did! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you did too! :0) Thanks for reading and shsring your comment.
Delete