Greg Laurie: A New Beginning

Don’t Be Afraid | The Father Who Never Leaves

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Aug 7, 2025
The discussion highlights the staggering number of children in the U.S. living without a father. Pastor Greg Laurie emphasizes that every child can find solace in a Heavenly Father who is always present. He draws on Psalm 27 to showcase how God's light dispels fear and provides protection. Personal stories illustrate the importance of God’s care for the forsaken, while listeners are encouraged to be father figures to those in need. The message wraps up with a call to examine one’s relationship with Jesus and a prayer for salvation.
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INSIGHT

Light Dispels Nighttime Fear

  • Psalm 27 frames fear as conquerable because God is our light and salvation.
  • Remember truths learned in daylight when darkness sparks anxiety.
ADVICE

Turn On The Light Of Scripture

  • When fear strikes, "turn on the light" by recalling God's Word and promises.
  • Replace night-time what-ifs with remembered truths from scripture.
ANECDOTE

Personal Story Of Parental Absence

  • Greg Laurie recounts being neglected by his parents and seeking his biological father.
  • Those experiences reinforced his conviction that the Lord would take him up when others forsook him.
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