Nothing to Fear!
By Tina Fields
We all must have times in our lives when we are afraid and fear for those we love, and for circumstances that affect us but are (or seem to be) beyond our control. These are the times when we can feel hopeless, unworthy and isolated.
Isn’t it amazing that we have someone who loves and cares for us at all times, whose grace, mercy and forgiveness can carry us when we make mistakes or if we are struggling?
I am more than aware that my fears pale in comparison to those of some of the young people in our care. Many have seen or experienced abuse, and we may never know quite what they have suffered, or how long they have lived in complete and unimaginable fear.
It’s a real privilege to work alongside a staff team with whom we can work together in faith, love and hope, three of the greatest gifts that God has given, and to share in the lives of each individual in our care.
Only with faith can we draw alongside those entrusted into our care and share the love of Jesus with them, persevering day by day.
Only by being shown unconditional love will they begin to realize that they are someone who is loved just for who they are, no matter what their past holds.
Then we can point them to Christ, the source of all our hope,and we can help people to begin to have hope for their own lives as they start to feel safe and part of a family which really accepts them.
With faith, love and hope we can help people 
move away from the fear that held them in a dark place. It is a joy to see someone gradually coming to know Christ, and His peace that is beyond all understanding.
We are seeing many spiritual blessings with each new day. Many scars from the past never heal, but we are seeing people begin to lose their fears and to learn to enjoy life; sometimes for the first time.
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
