These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Facing Fear

Facing fear is never bliss
for those, who like to stay
behind closed doors in rooms like this
all safely hid away.

But facing fear is not a choice,
that brave ones quick would make
for danger is no great rejoice,
that puts a life at stake.

Facing fear intimidates
the coward and the saint.
So often real the heart debates
to stand or yield to faint.

Fears are faced when some great need
makes love the stronger still.
To care for others is the deed,
that moves past fear by will.

Only by the Lord of Grace
o'er fears to fully win,
but conquer once 'til next its place
is seen in this world of sin.

Such courage is not mine alone,
but of Jesus Christ, the Lord.
He victors new the heart of stone.
So says His lasting Word.

The heart of flesh can feel more fear,
but fleshy hearts obey,
that when His Presence is felt near,
we'll do what He would say.

by Jay O’Toole
on March 3rd, 2022