when fear grips you,
fear as to whether you can do the tasks required,
fear as to whether you can meet people's expectations of you,
fear as to whether you will have the strength to go on,
Hebrews 13:6 is a sweet comfort
which immediately quietens the raging storms of stress -
'So that we may boldly say, The LORD is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.'
when God tells us to be strong in Him,
it is that we may have faith,
and be not afraid.