Meet Nini, a bright young girl who starts her mornings with cheerful greetings to her family. When she steps outside to feel the morning sun, she can’t help but smile and thank God for another day. However, she had secret fear feelings.
But this wasn’t always the case. Just two years ago, Nini was quite different. She used to be unhappy and easily upset over small things. Even mornings couldn’t bring her joy – she often felt sad and moody. If she made a mistake or didn’t do well on a test, she would carry that disappointment and guilt throughout the week.
Nini’s parents tried to make her happy by giving her gifts, but they didn’t seem to work. Despite their compliments and reminders of her value, she still felt unattractive and unsatisfied.
Even though she went on picnics with her family and friends, like to the beach or the park, she struggled to relax and enjoy the fun.
One Friday evening, Nini’s mom decided to talk with her about God’s words, delving deeper than their usual daily devotion. They discussed why Nini’s fear feelings were affecting her life so much.
Nini confessed her fear to her mom – fear of disappointing others and making mistakes in life. Her mom understood and shared words of comfort from the Bible. They read Isaiah 41:10 together: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
They also read 2 Timothy 1:7: “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” These verses helped Nini realize that she didn’t have to live in fear.
Nini, who had kept her fear feelings inside for years, finally opened up to her mom that day. She was ready to make a change in her life. They read Proverbs 3:5-6, which advised to trust in the Lord and not rely solely on one’s understanding. This brought a sense of peace to Nini as they prayed together.
From that moment on, Nini chose gratitude over worry. She decided to be thankful to God for everything and stopped being anxious about making mistakes in the future. She became a joyful girl, using the verses they had read to pray whenever she felt afraid.
Her transformation was evident, and her family was delighted to see the positive change in Nini. With newfound faith and strength, Nini faced life with a joyful heart, no longer held back by fear.
Lesson: Everyone has feelings, but we all need to control them.
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