What am I afraid of?

I have never feared for my life. I have never been in war or faced hunger. I have never faced disease that could be easily cured with the right treatment but faced lack of access to that treatment. I have never had to go without drinkable water because of flooding or lack of a purification system. My inconveniences are relatively minor when compared to the rest of the world. I have not had to face fear that would threaten my life or well-being.
The fears we face in our country are different. We fear making the wrong decisions in work, school, business, or in our social circles. We are blessed with an economy and infrastructure beyond imagination, yet fear loss of small parts of it.
When king Jehoshaphat received word that armies were approaching to attack Judah, he was afraid. He knew he faced a "great multitude" of warriors. The fear he experienced is a very real, human emotion. He did not, however, bow to his fear. Instead, he turned away from his fears and turned his focus to God. His prayer in 2 Chronicles recalls God's promises, recognizes that no one can stand against God, and that Judah (without God) was powerless. He turned his fears over to God. The response he received from the prophet was a reminder that "The battle is not yours, but God's".
If God has given us the greatest gift of all, will he not also give us the little things we need (not want). If he has given us a cake, will He not also allow us to taste the icing. When faced with uncertainty in work, school, relationships, finances, or decisions...the battle is not ours. Fear is not a sin. What we do with the fear determines our priorities and our trust. I choose today to take my fears and uncertainties and give them to the Lord. The battle is His.