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Fear Not

A Timely Word

30 total reviews 
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Exceptional
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Hello Sally.

Excellent narrative both for the secular and the spiritual portions of the story. America has taken a terrible turn and we are going to have a rough ride.

As I have written before, 1-2-10-12 Amendments are on the line and in danger. The border is going wide open. The obstacles are bigger than those of history because of the leadership in this country. They are interested only in power, not reconciliation.

I've written about the three things tyranny does:
Control speech/press the propaganda
Disarm the population
Identify a common or national enemy.

PAL Z

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021
    Thank you for the wonderful review and encouraging stars, dear z. I'm so blessed. I know we stand together on many issues and share the same faith. We will need our faith in Christ more than ever in the days ahead. Sending you my best today as always
    Pal Sal :)
reply by Robert Zimmerman on 24-Jan-2021
    You're welcome. You are so right about faith and agreement.
Comment from poetwatch
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I fear not, but fear for many that are mislead and follow the way to destruction, Sally. If I know naught then I don't know, but when proof is offered from a silver tongue would I believe? No... I'm not from Missouri, but show me. Though words that are written sometimes are misleading. Who should we believe man or God? Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 20-Jan-2021
    I'm not sure I understand your review, dear, but I appreciate it it nonetheless. The point here in the article is: there is always going to be terrible things going on. Jesus Christ was born and lived in terrible times. Still, He specifically says not to fear.

    I, too, am concerned for the many that have believed lies of all kinds, but they have a choice to believe it or not. Many gulp down lies because they believe everything on the news. I encourage everyone I know to seek out the truth! The truth is in Christ. Make Him the silver tongue.

    Anyway, I thought I spelled it out pretty clearly.

    Sending you my best today as always,
    Sally XOs...
Comment from Judy Lawless
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Sally, this is a very well written expression of what you believe in, and your fears. I also have to say that my heart aches for you to live in such fear. But I don't understand from where it comes. As a Canadian, I feared that our close neighbor could become Communist, or even more scary, a Dictatorship, under your outgoing President. I feel much more confident now that Democracy will prevail.

I'm glad that you have your faith to help you through your fears

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021
    Our outgoing President was bombastic, I'll give you that, but supported pro-life, strong borders, and our constitution. The vote here was a sham. Several states violated their election laws and got away with it. The coup started on day one with President Trump and is now complete. We are not headed for democracy, not even close. Some good websites for the real news in America are : The American Thinker, The American Spectator, Epoch Times, and the Western Journal. I trust in God and know He will be with me and for all those who trust in Him. Sending you my best, dear Judy,
    Sal XOs....
Comment from Sugarray77
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Well said and well written Sally. I agree with every word and KNOW, it is only through our Lord Jesus Christ that there is hope. So glad you wrote it all down and shared it with us here on FS!!!

Melissa

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021
    Ah, thank you, dear Melissa. I'm so honored by this and the generous stars. I hope it was an encouraging word to, and strength to your faith. Sending you my best today as always,
    Sal XOs....xo....
Comment from Roxanna Andrews
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Amen!! The Lord is the only one who can save us now. After the year we had and the last 4 with the Dems doing nothing but finding reasons to get rid of Trump, How! HOW! do you vote these people into office? Even if you hate Trumps guts, all the lies, all the censorship, and you still vote for them, and in record numbers? Of course I don't believe that. I listen to Tucker Carlson and this last show was the scariest yet. People are such sheep! So willing to believe you will get something for nothing but so unwilling to believe that it isn't possible. No one I know who voted for this man will believe what he has in store, well I don't think he even knows, it what the party has in store. Well they didn't believe Bonhoeffer either and that ended very badly. But the Lord knows. Well done as always.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021
    I wasn't planning on this article, but God led me to write this. I'm so glad I did. Thank you for the wonderful review and encouragement. I really appreciate you and your strong faith. The stars and comments mean so much. I've had so many contact me personally for prayer. I'm so very blessed. Thank you, dear Rox. God bless you and yours,
    Sal XOs...xo....
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
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I wear a mask almost 40 hours a week at work. My asthma has flaired up more recently because of it, but, I will say I haven't had a cold in probably a year. I missed my yearly cold! That yearly cold usually, always, turns into a sinus infection. I DIDN'T HAVE MY YEARLY SINUS INFECTION! What I'm trying to say is that the masks aren't all bad. They are annoying though and it would be better if I didn't have asthma. The thing about politics is that no one wants to budge or meet in the middle. One side takes a hard stance one way, and the other side the other way. There is no compromise. You're either pro Trump all the way, or you're not. I'm on the not side. However, I wish we could all just come together, drink some coffee, talk, not turn to name calling or violence, and just figure some shit out. Coffee fixes everything, right? No? Damn, alright.

 Comment Written 19-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 19-Jan-2021
    Coffee and conversation does help, that's for sure. That's definitely much bigger than that on the government level. They spend a lot of time together but can't seem to agree on anything. I have returned my hope in the Lord and trust in Him. He things are far bigger and greater than I can even imagine. There's a verse in the Bible I think it's in Proverbs, it says, "how can two walk in agreement unless they agree to do so?" I think that pretty much sums up our government.
    Sending my best today and blessings always,
    Sally XOs.....
reply by ExperiencingLiphe on 19-Jan-2021
    I couldn't agree more. Are we sure they have coffee available to them when they meet? I always thought coffee could fix everything. Maybe they need chocolate? lol
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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You did a great job, Sally, expressing your thoughts and feelings about the fear and loss of rights we are experiencing currently. The world has become a scary place for most. I like the way you interwove Bible verses and meaning into your story. When everything else is crashing down, there is ONE to look up to for help, guidance, love, and salvation.
Thanks for sharing. Take care.
Respectfully, Jan

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 19-Jan-2021
    Thank you for the wonderful review and kind words, dear Jan. You have a comforting way about you. Sending you my best and blessings always,
    Sal XOs....
Comment from lyenochka
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Amen! You did just the right thing with Fear - you focused on Jesus! He assures us to not fear because He is in control. The people who were silenced on social media were those who incited violence. It's a temporary thing but I wish they would totally ban QAnon.

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 19-Jan-2021
    Thank you for your review.
Comment from Irish Rain
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Yes, I choose to 'fear not.'
I've lived through many of those things too.
A murdered mother, and a father who most likely
was the murderer...suicides, divorces, addictions, and a plentitude
of broken people and betrayals.
I voted.
I read my bible in the morning, say my
rosary at night, and I am determined to be happy
and 'fear not.'

Loved this!
Blessings...

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 19-Jan-2021
    Thank you for the wonderful review and generous stars. Most of all, your personal tragedies have fueled a resilient, pure faith. You are a huge blessing to me and to many on FanStory. I join you in the determination you spoke of. Sending you my best today and blessings in Christ
    Sal XOs.....xo....
reply by Irish Rain on 19-Jan-2021
    And may you have a beautiful week Miss Sally!!!
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
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Congrats on your prize! Cheers. LIZ

Heartfelt piece that will surely resonate with those of faith and on both sides of the political divide--ugliness and violence have abounded--and of course Corona is a common enemy.

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2021


reply by the author on 19-Jan-2021
    Thank you for the understanding review and generous comments. Both are greatly appreciated. Sending you my best today as always,
    Sal XOs....