Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Faith Over Fear

We humans are emotional creatures. We laugh, we cry, we sing with joy, and sometimes cower in fear. If you pay attention to the news on television and the print media, it would seem that there is a lot to be fearful about. I have found myself worked up into a frenzy at the mere thought that something might happen that would be detrimental to me. It is always something that could happen, not something that has happened. For those that have put their trust in Christ, there is truly nothing to fear from this world.

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. (Psalm 56:3) KJV

Just because we shouldn't be afraid, doesn't mean that it doesn't happen sometimes. I would like to be able to say that I am writing this for everyone else that reads this. The truth of the matter is that I am writing it for myself as well. I too get fearful every once in a while. There are times that I become distracted and take my eyes off of the Lord for just a little while. That is all the time it takes for the enemy to get a foothold of fear in me. He looks for any opportunity to destroy that which gives God glory. A person gripped by fear is a poor witness. Fear makes a person doubt themselves. Sometimes it can make a Christian doubt their own faith. The verse says what to do in case of fear. It says to trust in God. That takes faith. Fear and faith have trouble co-existing together, because they are polar opposites on a spiritual level. Faith is one of those things that doesn't always make a lot of sense to a human mind. It is, however, just as real as fear. When we can learn to take God at His word, we can replace that fear with faith. Trusting God for the things that are uncertain will put an end to the fear factor that is a part of so many lives today. I really believe that fear is one of Satan's most powerful tools. So are lies. Most times, when you take the time to break it down, Satan is really lying to us to trap us into these unreasonable fears. So today, whatever your concern is that holds you captive in a fearful manner, you can trust in God for the deliverance from fear. You have His word on it.

Father, I thank you for your word. I thank you for the truths in it. Grant me the grace this day to choose faith over any fear that I may have. It really doesn't matter what the fear is about in our lives. It only matters that we trust you to not give it a place in our lives before you. I choose this day to trust you in any and all matters that come before me. You have proved so faithful to me and there is nothing that you cannot overcome in my life. Help me to live a life of faith before you in the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

8 comments:

  1. I have a terrible time with fear. Your post made a lot of sense.

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  2. You are not alone Laura. A lot of people do. I do if I don't watch myself. It is easy to get caught up in. I wrote this to comfort myself as much as anyone else. I have to remind myself sometimes. You have a wonderful day!

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  3. When fear comes on me, I start to rebuke it in the name of Jesus. I know it is from satan because God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.

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  4. You are, of course, right Kay. We should rebuke fear in the name of the Lord. He has already overcome it. Fear does not come from God. He wants us to walk by faith and not by sight. He also wants us to walk by faith instead of feelings, which can be misleading. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I believe the Lord will be able to make use of them. I always appreciate you taking the time to stop by here. You have a blessed day!

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  5. Amen! Let's all live by faith. Only by then we can live a purposeful life God has planned for us! God Bless you brother!
    Your Daily Word

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  6. I really love it when you come by! You always have a spirit of encouragement about you. Thank you for stopping by and may the Lord bless you!

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  7. The Word and the Truth of GOD Almighty always show us that He is in control and not ourselves.I love to pray for the Knowledge of His Will and the Power to carry it out.What a fantastic blog! Thanks for your encouragement Khris. Russell

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  8. Thank you Russell! Thank you for coming by and sharing. My hope that someone will stop by and share encouragement with those that need it most. I find much of the encouragement comes from the comments of people like yourself. May you have a blessed day my friend.

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