Facing the Giant of FearSýnishorn
God has everything under control
‘Do not fear or be discouraged.’ Deuteronomy 1:21 NKJV
Are you feeling afraid today? If so, listen to these words from the God who loves you beyond expression, protects you around the clock and blesses everything you put your hand to. When there seems to be no way out, He says to you, ‘Fear not: stand still [firm, confident, undismayed] and see the salvation [deliverance] of the Lord which He will work for you today’ (Exodus 14:13 AMPC). When the problem looks too big He says to you, ‘Be strong, courageous and firm; fear not nor be in terror before them, for it is the Lord your God Who goes with you; He will not fail you or forsake you’ (Deuteronomy 31:6 AMPC). When you feel that you just can’t cope any more He says to you, ‘Do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand’ (Isaiah 41:10 AMPC). When you long for peace of mind, He says to you, ‘Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance...continue to make your wants known to God. And God’s peace...which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds’ (Philippians 4:6-7 AMPC). Now go back and read those words again and remember that God has everything under control!
Prayer Point:
Lord, I really don’t understand how You work; I don’t know all Your ways, but I do trust that You are God over everything. Your Word tells me You want to use me, even when I don’t feel worthy. Thank You, God, for Your grace toward me that often provokes me to action in spite of all my circumstances. I love You, Lord.
About this Plan
We face fear in all sorts of ways: fear of failure, fear of loss, fear of pain. But God’s Word says ‘fear not’, and this series by UCB looks at ways of overcoming fear by finding peace and comfort in His love.
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