Be fearless in pursuit of The Lord

Imagination. The word for many stops at childhood, pertaining to imaginary friends and youthful creative ignorance. But how many times do our imaginations play a lead role in our lives as adults? From the childlike view of imagination stems a mature version, hardly as innocent. For most of us, imagination now takes the form of a worst case scenario, and it has shaped who we are and the decisions we've made up to this point in our life. Think about times in life where your imagination has steered you wrong. Maybe you failed an exam, and your imagination told you it'll be impossible to get into college now. Maybe you're going on the first date with a girl you really like, how many scenarios are running through your head of stuttering or spilling your food? Is anything good coming from your imagination at these points? The depths of our imagination are unfathomable. One mistake and your immediate response is that the worst can and will happen next. Why so much negativity though, when we have nothing to worry about? Our imaginations are powerful. If we used them in their wholeness to imagine the best case scenarios, or even to realize that one mistake won't contribute to our ruin, can you imagine how much stress, anxiety, and brokenness we would eliminate from our lives? Exodus 15:3 tells us that The Lord is a warrior. Countless times our Bible reminds us to not be afraid, because God is with us and He fights for us. We shouldn't waste our imaginations dreaming of situations that will never come to be, because our God can do the impossible and because he is always faithful in His promises. He protects and shelters, he comforts and rescues, and no weapons formed against you will prosper because you are in the hands of the Lord of all lords. If we trust our faith to God, and we believe Him to be all powerful, why is there any reason to imagine the worst? Spend your time imagining the goodness that can come from situations. Be fearless in pursuit of the Lord and take chances in growing His kingdom. Work wholeheartedly for His name and he'll lift you up in honor.