Lesallan | December 30, 2025
This theological meditation reframes my December 30, 2025, journal as a Scripture‑rooted reflection on God as Father to the fatherless, the Holy Spirit’s guidance, and the gospel’s power over fear—the latter echoed in the song “Fear Is a Liar” (Williams, 2018).
Riverside Refuge: A Theological Meditation
I write from a new riverside home, grateful for God’s providence and for my sister Terri’s faithful care. The practical comforts—new appliances, some given as gifts—become theological signposts: God meets ordinary needs and uses human kindness to embody divine provision.
God as Father to the Fatherless
The absence of an earthly father has marked my life. Theologically, that wound points me to a deeper truth: God is Father to the fatherless (see Psalm 68:5, ESV). Embracing this truth reframes identity: I am not defined by abandonment but by adoption into God’s family (Rom. 8:15–17).
The Holy Spirit’s Guidance
When I ask, “What next?” I turn to the promise that the Holy Spirit guides, teaches, and intercedes for believers. New Testament teaching about being led by the Spirit provides a practical theology for decision‑making: seek Scripture, pray for discernment, and watch for the Spirit’s promptings in ordinary life (Gal. 5:16–25; John 14:26).
Fear, Worship, and the Gospel
In this season, I’ve been listening to “Fear Is a Liar”—a worshipful articulation of the gospel’s power over anxiety. The song names fear’s deceptions and points us back to God’s truth and love as the remedy; theologically, this echoes Scripture’s insistence that perfect love casts out fear (1 John 4:18) and that faith reorients our hearts toward God’s promises (Heb. 11). The song’s release and reception underscore its pastoral resonance for many believers (Williams, 2018).
Past Post and Pastoral Application
Referencing my earlier post on The Christian Thing, these reframing moves give testimony into doctrine: Scripture interprets our stories. Practical steps follow confessing the wound, claiming God’s fatherhood in prayer and Scripture (e.g., Psalm 68:5, ESV), cultivating Spirit‑led discernment, and using worship to displace fear. These are not quick fixes but faithful practices forming a life anchored in Christ.
Prayerful Conclusion
I commit these reflections to prayer: that God would continue to be my refuge, that the Holy Spirit would lead my next steps, and that the truth of the gospel would silence the lies of fear. Amen.
Grace and Peace 🕊️✝️⚓
Blessings in Christ,
~Lesallan
References:
English Standard Version. (2001). The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Crossway.
Williams, Z. (2018). Fear Is a Liar [Song]. On Chain Breaker. Essential Records/Provident Label Group.
1 Comment
Carolyn Belshe · December 31, 2025 at 7:29 pm
Les, this post calls to mind a summation of many years and circumstances which our earth living have crossed and recrossed paths as each of us follow the path Jesus taught us in the book of love, sacrifice, instruction, forgiveness, healing, faith growing, and Joy of Jesus love in many ways.
Now I’ve just read your Down by the River sharing, I wish to pronounce blessings on your location for it to be the place of publications, witnessing of God’s preparing you for sharing in all ways and means for which you are called, and protecting you against the evils which subtly surround you lurking to defy the Holy Spirit stronghold. May Joy reign! Amen and Amen.
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