'Fear Can Slow Us Down' Poem by Linda Winchell

Fear can only prove to slow us down
“Gideon”, was proof of that!
God asked him to fight an army of men
However, Gideon couldn’t see himself in that task.

He questioned God many times
To see if God was really there.
As many times as God did prove to Gideon
“Gideon”, still was filled with fear and despair!

“How can I, “Lord”, defeat an army? ”
Of over 100,000 strong?
For I have not many men at my disposal
Something, ”My Lord” seems I fear wrong.

The fear that Gideon was feeling
Was slowing Gideon’s challenge down.
For God was the Master and would supply
All that Gideon’s army needed, to be strong.

So take a tip from Gideon
Let God guide you through your fears
Remember, God always promised man
That He would always be oh so near!