Faith Instead of Fear

"Faith Instead of Fear" is a song I wrote, which has recently been getting some radio play on FM100's Soft Sunday Sounds. As I listened to LDS General Conference talks today by Elder Ballard (www.lds.org/ge...) and by Elder Rasband (www.lds.org/ge..., encouraging us to choose to exercise faith, I felt prompted to finish up this slideshow I had been working on and share it. Inspiration for this song came as I was thinking about the doubts and struggles with faith of a few of my friends. I was also thinking about something my friend, Danielle Freeze, told me about how faith and fear can’t co-exist, and since we don’t really know what the future will bring, we might as well choose the positive by choosing faith. I loved that idea.
Written and Composed by: Suzanne Hodson
Arranged by Suzanne Hodson and Becky Cutler Willard
Sung By: Becky Cutler Willard
Lyrics:
Scientific evidence, doctrinal dispute,
Unknown facts of history, how does it all compute?
All around the world people question and discuss
Shaking faith and casting fear, spreading their mistrust.
Faith and fear can’t co-exist; one has got to go.
Both require belief in something future, we don’t know.
Since the choice is mine, I choose joy and light.
I will choose to trust in God and follow in His light.
When the doubts creep in and the questions start,
There’s a peace and calm deep inside my heart.
I close my eyes and turn my mind to the times I’ve cried to Him
And the comfort and the peace come back again.
I choose faith instead of fear and empty spaces.
I see children who God loves in all those faces.
And I feel His love and true hope for mankind
Because He’s spoken peace into my heart and mind.
If it’s growing dark or if you’ve lost your hope
The answer’s just a prayer away.
Your Father’s there for you, He’ll lead you through
The shadow of doubt into the light of faith.
I choose faith instead of fear and empty spaces.
I see children who God loves in all these faces.
And I feel His love and true hope for mankind
Because He’s spoken peace into my heart and mind.
Faith instead of fear, faith instead of fear…
Because He’s spoken peace into my heart and mind.

[@haniehmalcolm]

Hey so is there a place I can get the sheet music for this song. I am a senior at girls camp this year and would love it if we can get the sheet music to sing at camp.

[@musicfromsuzanne]

I'm so sorry that I just saw this, Hanieh! If you would still like the sheet music, email me at [e-mail] and I'll provide you with a link to it.

[@bswainston6605]

I am assuming you are the same Suzanne Hodson that arranged "The Living Christ" set to hymns and primary songs. I would like to use this with our YW in my ward but I noticed it has a copyright on it. Can I get permission to use it?

[@musicfromsuzanne]

Hi, Barbara! Sorry to be so slow replying to this. I just barely saw it. Yes, I am that Suzanne. You are more than welcome to use it. Best wishes! It's been a blessing to me to have it memorized this way. Do you have the sheet music I made available on the YW Facebook page? If not, here is a link: drive.google.com/file/d/0ByRoEzYYYIL5dzhMdkdxSTZGQVE/view?usp=drive_web