‘Do not be afraid; only have faith.’
Mk.5:36
Fearful news comes to Jairus of the death of his daughter. Jesus counters by encouraging lifegiving faith.
My atheist mother had a lifelong fear of death. It dampened her otherwise joyfill, and I would add God given, nature. Five days before she died she professed a faith in God, which I had the absolute joy of witnessing.
My non-believing sister mentioned to me the following morning that mum seemed more at peace. I shared with her how that had come about. My sister wept.
Fear robs life. Faith gives it. Do not be afraid; only have faith.
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