![]() ![]() Ignite your faith by prayer and reading His Word. The next time fear rises, turn your attention to God’s promises. Choose to focus your mind and heart on the Word of God.Not allow fear and anxiety to steer our lives.It’s not always an easy choice, but that’s what fear is - a choice. It’s one thing to read the words, “fear not,” it’s quite another to put faith into practice over our fears. He will call upon me, and I will answer him I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him…” ( Psalm 91:1-16). A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you…For he will command his angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways… “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” …He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. What can man do to me? The Lord is with me he is my helper ( Psalm 118:6-7). The Lord is with me I will not be afraid. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble ( Psalm 46:1).įor God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind ( 2 Timothy 1:7).īut now, this is what the Lord says… “Fear not, for I have redeemed you I have summoned you by name you are mine” ( Isaiah 43:1). When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul ( Psalm 94:19). Do not be afraid, for I myself will help you,” declares the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel ( Isaiah 41:13-14). “For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear I will help you. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus ( Philippians 4:6-7). Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you he will never leave you nor forsake you” ( Deuteronomy 31:6).ĭo not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Do not be terrified do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go” ( Joshua 1:9). “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. In addition to Isaiah 41:10, there are hundreds of other passages on His commands and promises. If the key to fearlessness is believing that God is your God and God is with you and He will strengthen, help, and uphold you, then you have His promise He will help you fear less and trust in Him. Isaiah 41:10 is our foundational verse to stand on faith over fear. ![]() ![]() I rolled my eyes and thought how unlikely that would be since I live in a tiny farm town in the middle of Nebraska. The Promise of Isaiah 41:10Įven this morning, as I woke early to leave for Jazzercise, fear crept into my mind to whisper that I would be mugged and murdered. This four-letter word is the crux of the Christian walk because like a fashion show, it struts down the runway of our lives in the form of gloating: I am afraid of messing up, saying the wrong thing and I really don’t like it when my son “jump scares” me. I am also afraid of clowns, snakes, criticism, and drowning. It whispers of sex trafficking, car accidents, and more.įear rises when I am out for a run as I wonder about getting hit by a car. Fear pricks my attention at doctor appointments, and I’m told my youngest has scoliosis.įear nudges me awake at night as I think about my oldest living two whole states away in a tiny studio apartment on her own. Wisps of fear rise up when my kids walk out the front door for school. But quite frankly, it is easier said than done. We are reminded and taught on a daily basis not to fear. I haven’t counted for myself, but rumor has it that the phrase “Fear not” is counted 365 times in the Bible. ![]()
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