5 Days to a Fresh Start: Rebuilding After Divorce or SeparationSample

Day 5

Cover All Access Points

But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? (Psalm 56:3-4)

I used to harbor a fear that I was too embarrassed to talk about openly. But I’ve decided to share it now because I’ve worked through it, and I hope my story can encourage others.

One morning, a mouse scurried out from under my bed. Encountering a mouse has always been one of my biggest fears and seeing one in my bedroom worsened matters. The tiny rodent disrupted my life, forcing me to move out of my bedroom, spend money on traps, and even hire a pest control company. I found myself tiptoeing around my house, holding my breath, being constantly on edge, and fearing the mouse would appear at any moment, surprising me with a “Boo!”

Eventually, the little mouse got caught, and my house was cleared of him and all evidence of his visit, but I was still mortified. Weeks later, the Lord asked me a simple question: “When will you move back into your room?” I said, “I’m not sure.” But He assured me I didn’t have to worry about the mouse. Reflecting on my reaction to the mouse, I realized some important things about fear:

•True Freedom Comes Through Facing Fear: I confronted my fear head-on when I came face-to-face with the mouse. I caught it on a sticky trap by the tail, but my attempt to use bug spray to drown it only made it struggle harder. The mouse broke free from the trap and ran into an opening in my cabinet. I discovered his hiding place.

•Uncover the Entry Points of Fear: Seeing the mouse escape into the cabinet upset me, so I turned to the Lord for guidance. He told me to cover all access points. I sealed off garage doors, cracks, and cabinets to prevent further entry.

•Overcoming Fear Is Possible: I realized my fear was based on false assumptions. There had been no evidence of a mouse in my home for weeks. With renewed trust in the Lord’s protection, I finally moved back into my room, taking a step of faith despite my lingering fear.

Have faith because God cares about every aspect of your life, including the things you may be hesitant to discuss, such as your broken relationship. You can approach God, your loving Father, who will provide you the courage to confront and overcome your greatest fear. Trust in his unwavering support and guidance as you navigate through this challenging time in your life.

Promises When We Face Fear

•Promise of Peace. John 14:27: “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”

•Promise of Love. 1 John 4:18: “Such love has no fear because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.”

•Promise of Assurance. Proverbs 29:25: “Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety.”

Thank you for reading this plan. Please connect with Author Tracy Glass at tracyglasscoaching.com or email info@tracyglasscoaching.com.