“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” (Psalm 34:4-5, NIV)
Are you having trouble with fear? Fear can steal your peace and take over your mind, leaving you feeling stuck, paralyzed, and unable to move on. Perhaps you’ve reached a point where you feel helpless and are at a loss on how to overcome this anxiety.
God’s word has the ability to help you overcome this fear. Numerous Bible scriptures can help you overcome fear. You will be able to obtain the freedom you desire and be reminded of who you are in Christ by these verses.
- “Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.” (Psalm 112:6-8, NIV)
- “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” (Proverbs 29:25, NIV)
- “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4, NIV)
- “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.” (Psalm 46:1-3, NIV)
- “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” (Deuteronomy 31:8, NIV)
- “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.” (Isaiah 41:13, NIV)
- “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27, NIV)
When you are aware of the truth found in the Bible, fear need not control you any longer. You don’t need to fight this battle by yourself; you will prevail with God.
The Bible often says that you don’t need to be afraid. However, what would you do if fear still consumes you? You have the ability to conquer your fear and stop allowing it to limit you in life. The first step in this approach is identifying your fears.
You could consider asking yourself, “What do I fear?” Once you are aware of your anxieties, you can surrender them to God and release yourself from their control. He wishes to allay your worries. He will accomplish this for you if you have faith in him.
There are instances when your fears persist and you may choose to hold onto them. However if continue to give them to the Lord, the negative emotions and thoughts will subside.
Face your fear with confidence. Have faith that God will handle everything; He will see to it that you are victorious. Give him whatever you are scared of.
The Bible is filled with stories of individuals who faced their fears and overcame them with God’s assistance, showing us how to face our own fears.
Biblical fear-overcomers like Moses, Gideon, and Elijah demonstrate that you can conquer your fears when you have faith in God. God never wavered, never left their side, and never stopped enabling them to face their worries. He’ll reciprocate for you.
Keep in mind that you may live freely and do the things God is calling you to do despite your fear. No matter how big your fear feels, He can help you face it and find peace. Trust Him to get you through your fears.
According to the Bible, God has given us a spirit of power, love, and sound mind rather than one of fear (2 Timothy 1:7). When we act out of faith rather than fear, we are more powerful than before. When we press forward with courage and trust God over the words of the enemy, pessimistic individuals, or the evidence of our circumstances, we can accomplish a great deal. God has endowed us with a loving spirit. We will endure difficult situations for or with others if we truly love them. At Calvary, Jesus underwent excruciating pain and suffering as He died on the cross for our sins. He is also by our sides during difficult or frightening moments. God endowed us with sound minds. We now have His peace. When fear sought to take hold of me, this passage of Scripture has greatly helped me to calm down and focus on God’s Word. In fact, it’s quite reassuring and liberating!
Fears can be of many different kinds, including those of being alone, of being betrayed, of lack, of losing a child or loved one, of getting sick, of dying, of taking on a new task or opportunity at work, and of flying. The list is genuinely infinite. However, both God and you are aware of your location. The important thing is to start working on overcoming it as soon as you realize where you are with it. Additionally, practice is necessary. I’ve discovered that conquering fear is a continuous process. It’s a methodical, moment-by-moment procedure. The reason for this is that life presents itself to you in a variety of ways. Everything might be OK when you wake up one day, but the next, something might hit you so hard that it emotionally knocks you flat. However, you must give all of these things to God, and He will deliver you one by one.
I want to share this Scripture with you before I end this piece, and I hope it will support you as you grow into the brave woman God has called you to be. Isaiah 43:2–3. “I will be by your side through thick and thin and in times of great trouble.” You will not drown when you cross challenging rivers! You will not burn up or be consumed by the flames when you go through the fire. Because I am the Holy One of Israel, the Lord, your God, and your Redeemer.
Be brave and resilient! (Read Joshua 1:9).
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