Do Not Dread
“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.” — Hebrews 13:6
Dread is a close relative of fear. It anticipates the future with fear and apprehension. We're tempted to dread many things. We may dread simple daily chores, driving to work in traffic, going to the grocery store, or doing the laundry. Nevertheless, we can just as easily believe that we can fulfill these responsibilities with a good attitude, trusting God to give us the grace we need for each one. Dread not only steals joy, it steals much-needed energy. If we consistently verbalize our dread, our words will defeat us. If you have given in to the temptation to dread things in the past, now is an opportune time to decide that you will have a positive attitude instead. Turn the table on the enemy by finding the good in everything. Be positive, and think of what you do have, not what you don’t have. Make today a happy day by refusing to dread anything.
