God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. — 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV

Fear has never written a symphony or a poem, negotiated a peace treaty, or cured a disease. Fear never pulled a family out of poverty or a country out of bigotry. Fear never saved a marriage or a business. Courage and Faith did that. Fear serves a healthy function in our lives. It is a warning of potential danger. Fear is the appropriate reaction to a burning building or growling dog. Fear is not a sin, but it can lead to sin.

If we approach fear with angry outbursts, drinking binges, sullen withdrawals, self-starvation, or viselike control, we exclude God from the solution and broaden the problem. We subject ourselves to a position of fear, and allow anxiety to dominate and define our lives. Worries, dread, and bouts of insecurity that paralyze us consume us.

Fear may fill our world, but it doesn’t have to fill our hearts. It will always knock on the door. Just don’t invite it in. We don’t mean to, but it happens. We open the door, just a crack, and anxiety creeps in. He’s not a considerate guest. He doesn’t care that his companionship stinks. He invites his freeloading pals — worry and fear — over to crash on the couch. When you need help kicking this crew to the curb, remember this

The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him. — 2 Chronicles 16:9 NLT

God’s Promise to Us

God’s Spirit within us is greater than any anxiety, any worry, any fear. We can turn to Him, and He will strengthen us. He will show us what is real and what is true. Fear is serious business. God takes it seriously and so should we. God tells us again and again in His Word not to be afraid and yet we still let fear in the door! Today, let’s kick him out and remember that God is in control and He loves us!

Exchange your anxieties for God’s peace

In an uncertain world, it’s not always easy to put our worries into God’s Hands

Please pray for me and all God’s people, as I am praying for you!