Get Rid Of FearSample

Have you ever ridden on an airplane through severe turbulence? The plane may have seemed to be out of control for a bit, and you probably got a little nervous. If your seat belt was already buckled, you may have tightened it. You probably held on to the armrest a little tighter. You may have felt a bit unsettled because you were momentarily suspended in the air. Perhaps you started reading the same line in your book over and over again because you were destabilized by the turbulence.

But then the captain probably made an announcement: “We’ve run into some turbulence, so we’re going to adjust our altitude and try to find some smoother air.” Now, your problem didn’t disappear. The turbulence was still there. But you probably took a deep breath, relaxed, went back to reading, and generally felt much more at ease because you stopped focusing on the turbulence and focused instead on the pilot’s announcement.

When you move your focus away from what you fear and redirect it onto God—the one who pilots our lives with surety—you will feel your fears subside.

Gracious Lord, when I am afraid, I want to put my trust in You. Will You please provide me with all that I need—the thoughts, truth, and encouragement—to actually do that? You are not a God of confusion, but rather a God of peace. When I am not feeling peace, I have distanced myself from Your presence. Empower me so that I will abide in You, Your words will abide in me, and I can fully experience Your peace. In Christ’s name. Amen.

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