Fear can make your world tremble and paralyze your voice. So, what does the word of God encourage us to do? 2 Corinthians 10:5 declares, “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.” When fear begins to pillage our faith, or when we have succumbed to worry it is important to have an awareness of the power and sovereignty of God. Speak faith and begin to pray a hedge of protection around your situation or family members. It is amazing what will…
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” Philippians 4:6 I think we sometimes really get this verse mixed up, and read it one way but apply it another. We often are anxious about everything and not praying about everything. It’s so easy in this day and age to become anxious over everything, and rightfully so – the news is absolutely filled with disaster and tragedy. We fret about sending our kids to school, where the money for the next bill is coming from, our health, job…
“I sought the LORD, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears” (Psalm 34:4). Fear, worry, and anxiety distress us. They tie us up in knots and steal our peace. We may not all face the same fears, but sooner or later we all encounter some form of fear, worry, or anxiety in life. Some say we are born with two innate fears, loud noises and falling. Others claim there are five basic human fears, listing such things as death, embarrassment, loss of love, rejection, and falling. Still others count six: poverty, old age, criticism, loss…