Trading Fear For Faith

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

Our Enemy doesn’t need to use physical danger to make us fearful and immobilize us. He is just as effective when he whispers, “What if you fail? What if you embarrass yourself? What if . . .?”

When that whisper comes, listen instead for God’s voice of reassurance, reminding you of His power, love, presence, and trustworthiness. The moment you taste fear, realize that you’ve just recognized an opportunity for God to grow your faith in Him. Learn to see areas of fear as places where trust is about to grow, and your fear will give way to courage.

Your spirit of power, love, and a sound mind will know in those times to reach for Jesus. Review biblical truths about God’s faithfulness. Reflect on how He has walked with you through hard times. Remember that the God who loves you has good plans for you that nothing and no one can thwart.

Fear is a feeling, and it will pass. Christ with you and Christ at work in you and through you—that is eternal reality. He is on your side, protecting you always (Psalm 46:1).

Lord God, when I hear “What if . . .” and taste fear, lead me back to You. Thank You for the ways You are growing my unshakeable faith.