The Lutheran School two of my grandchildren attend has a theme for this school year: Faith over Fear. We live in a scary world. It seems to be much more so than when I was a child, but every era has its challenges. The schools focus in choosing this theme is to help the children understand that God is in control in all things and will be with them.

Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

That is good for everyone to remember in your daily walk. God is in control. He will help and strengthen you in all situations. You are in His hands.

Josh Wilson has a song out that is based on Psalm 23. It is titled “Things That I’m Afraid Of.”  If you haven’t heard it, give it a listen. Here are some of the lyrics:

I walked through the valley of shadows
And it scared me half to death
But You’re with me ev’rywhere I go
So I won’t give up yet
My fears would surely kill me
If I didn’t know the truth
The things that I’m afraid of
Are afraid of You

God is mightier than the things that make us tremble here on earth. And He has promised to be with you in all things.  That thought is expressed in another song I like.

How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord,
Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word!
What more can He say than to you He has said
Who unto the Savior for refuge have fled?

“Fear not! I am with you, O be not dismayed,
For I an you God and will still give you aid;
I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,
Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.

(Lutheran Service Book #728, stanza 1-2)

We put our faith in our Savior, who has already given us the victory over sin, death and the grave. For that reason, “Faith over Fear” is a good way to live.