Practice Makes Peaceful

I am secure 
In My Father's Secret Place
So very sure
Hidden in His love and grace
There is no fear
Strong enough to penetrate
Through these mighty wings that shield
My Father's Secret Place  
Copyright 2002  Leah Lambert Smith


I've had some worrisome (born of fear) thoughts today.  If I believe "there is no fear strong enough to penetrate through these mighty wings that shield my Father's secret place", how does worry mesh with the concept of my thoughts being a secret place with God (see prior post)?  

There is a heavenly secret place of God, under his rule and reign, that is totally free from fear.  But then there is my mind, where I have free will.  My mind is an amazing place set up to be filled with wonder, confident creativity and intimate discussions with the Holy Spirit (the mind of Christ)...or it can be a timid place full of fear, anger, and insecurity.  I can go back and forth between the two.  It's my choice.  It's when I keep it as a secret place with God, that no fear will penetrate the love, grace and mercy that flow there.

So, I practice consistent thinking.  I renew my mind (Romans 12:2).  I cast down and take captive thoughts that don't line up with God's truth (2 Cor. 10:5).  Practicing with daily challenges, such as today when I worried, sets me up for success when the challenges are greater.  As always, the Holy Spirit facilitates, changing me from glory to glory (2 Cor. 3:18).  Practice can be work, but progress is delightful. 

I love this life.

Copyright 2013  Leah Lambert Smith