We all fear :)
God knows that we all will be confronted with fear, and will continue to face fear in small and large doses and challenges throughout all of our life. Its real.
The Bible is amazing , Gods encouragement to us . Experts tell us that it is written 365 times in the Bible not to fear. One for each day!
2 Timothy 1:7 says “God has not given you a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind".
God knows that fear is one of our greatest battles here on earth , whether it be in small measures or in large unexpected doses. We read about people facing it all throughout the Bible.
God's Word encourages us that it is HE that gives us power, love and a sound mind, and HE is not the one that gives us fear. Fear comes from an evil spirit. God only wants good in your life , and HE has given us His Holy Spirit to be with us in those fearful times. The Holy Spirit wants to teach us, and show us how to to deal to fear or anxiety when it comes to our lives and especially when it starts to plays havoc in our minds.
Fears intent is to prevent you from moving ahead in Gods will , and prevent you from experiencing His good plans for your life.
Fear can stop you from using the gifts and talents God has given to you to help others and to bring fulfilment in your life.
When fearful thoughts come :
PRAY : Turn to the One who loves you and made you. As you look to God, you are focusing on Him instead of your fears. Turn to Jesus with His resurrection power who defeated fear on the cross.
Turn to the Holy Spirit and pray with His leading and strenghtening.
WORSHIP : I will turn on worship music (as I’m not a good singer :)
Worship Him for who He is, and thank Him for the good He has done, is doing and will continue to do over your life and thank Him that He will deliver you from all fear.
MEDITATE on God's Word (out loud if you are able to)
Make the scriptures personal to by putting your name in them, and telling FEAR it has no right to stay, it needs to leave because Gods Word says so.
1 John 4:18 says “ There is no fear in love (dread does not exist) , but full -grown (complete, perfect) love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror!
Joshua 8:1 “ Then the Lord said to Joshua, Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
or others verses that come to mind
TRUST and have FAITH in the one who cares for you.
KEEP walking, resting and taking the time to find ways to refresh your soul.
You will see God fight your battles and you will experience joyful victories.
#never give up
Linda
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