Fear

fear - How can I overcome my battle with fear?

Be strong and courageous! . . . For the LORD your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.

Deuteronomy 31:6

God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea.

Psalm 46:1-2

Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

Psalm 23:4

Do not be afraid . . . for the LORD your God is among you, and he is a great and awesome God.

Deuteronomy 7:21

I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. . . . So don’t be troubled or afraid.

John 14:27

GOD MUST have known the human heart would be prone to fear, because time and time again his Word reminds us not to be afraid. What’s interesting is that whenever God tells his people not to fear, he always reminds them of his presence with them. The more we reflect on his presence, the less power fear will have over our lives. What we fear the most might be the very thing that produces great faith in us. The next time you feel anxiety consuming your thoughts, remind yourself that your great and awesome God is right beside you. Being aware of his presence will give you strength to stand strong in the face of fear.

Prayer Prompts

Lord, I am afraid of . . .

Your Word encourages me to face the future bravely because . . .