Humans, by nature, become nervous. Everyone is different and we all experience a variety of things that can make us feel this way. One of the things in 2021 that I told myself I would not do was to become nervous in certain situations. Learning not to become nervous is easier said than done. We are a quarter into the new year, and I’ve been anxious about more things than I should have. For those that do not know, I have been vaccinated for COVID a little over two months. Before getting the first dose, my nerves were through the roof.  Looking back, I wonder why the nerves were so high. As Christians, we should not be nervous. There is no reason for us to be. Even though there are times when we become nervous, such as before a big presentation, awaiting test results or whatever the case might be, the Bible tells us many times to never feel this way. We need to realize God is always with us. In Deuteronomy 31:6 Moses says, “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”

This verse gives assurance that one should never be afraid or nervous. Christians are to be strong and have faith in everything. We need to live our lives without fear. The Lord will always be with us no matter what we do in life. All of us will go through different challenges in life or situations that make us scared or nervous. As the verse states, “He will not leave you or forsake you,” this is all we need to get through anything in this life. 

Joshua 1:5, “No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.”