Psalms 25:22

How to live in Holy fear, but not fear of the Holy

Discipleship works against fear. As we obey God’s commands, we entrust ourselves to him. Like the students attending the schools founded by D. L. Moody in Northfield, MA, God’s people “are encouraged to test the meaning and value of the Bible’s teachings experimentally, by acting upon them, and living them out.” As we “test experimentally” the word of God, we will find that we will have fewer and fewer reasons to be afraid. You can get an expanded version of this plan at moodycenter.org/fear.

The position of first responders is often unpredictable and infuriating. It’s difficult to balance your physical, emotional, and spiritual health, along with your social and family life, as you serve the public. The Lord is with you, both in remarkable events and insignificant moments of your job. He’s placed you in this vital role, so be encouraged and filled with hope to bravely serve society and the Lord.

David’s psalms remain a source of inspiration, revealing the complexity of the human spirit as we cry out to God. In this plan, you’ll examine some of the psalms to find hope, encouragement, and a kindred voice speaking to the highs and lows of addiction recovery.