You Will Not Be Burned

But now, this is what the LORD says—
he who created you, Jacob,
he who formed you, Israel:
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze."
Isaiah 43:1-2

I am so glad to be in the loving presence of the Majestic God. "In his presence there is fullness of joy." I flourish in God's presence. I am free to be me. I don't have to measure up to anyone's expectations. That is such a relief. If only I could not be so intimidated by man's opinion, including my own.

The scripture talks about going through the fire and not being burned. I keep getting burned. Then I have to go to God and get healed again. I want to walk through the fire of man's opinion of me and attitude towards me in God's love and approval. Here I am safe. Here I will not be burned.