How to Battle FearSýnishorn

Look Up

It’s such a challenge when we find ourselves in a place where we’re bombarded with fear. We want to overcome it,  yet we have a hard time doing so. Often, the issue is where we fix our sights. Sadly, we often gaze at our problems and merely glance at God. We need to reverse that. Let’s gaze at our good, mighty, powerful God and simply glance at our problems. Life works better that way. 

Hebrews 12 is a great reminder for us. Are we spending our energy focused on the trials and struggles in front of us, or are we focused on the God who is over all of them? Hebrews 12:2 tells us to “keep our eyes on Jesus.”  Why? Because He authored our faith and continues to perfect it. 

So, to find out where your thoughts are directed, ask yourself these questions: 

Is my focus more on God or on daily circumstances?
Do I tend to worry about my struggles instead of trusting in God?
Am I entertaining fear by imagining what-if situations?

Because we’re humans, we'll still battle with what our flesh desires. And not just that, but our flesh will always drift toward what feels good and what’s easier. It’s easier to let our minds roam towards the unpredictable and uncertainty that life brings. But we can change that. 

We need to look up towards Jesus. When we do this, our minds are less likely to stay fixed on the problems below. We won’t grow as weary, which in turn will give us the strength to stay the course. Let’s not give up. 

At the end of this plan, we’ll have some verses to equip you to fight fear when life is uncertain. But for today, wherever you are, simply lift your chin up a few inches and allow your eyes to follow. Voice a simple prayer telling God that you’re choosing to trust Him. Repeat this whenever you start to feel flooded with fear.