This world is so scary sometimes. I had to stop watching
the news because it was so depressing. Fear is something we battle our whole
lives. It doesn’t matter if you’re a man, woman, or child. It hits us all and
we find ourselves scrambling for cover. But we can choose faith over fear.
God knew we were going to be running around freaking out
a good majority of our lives. He tells us what to do instead. He has provided a
way to walk this life with peace of mind and calmness in our hearts.
When we get triggered it’s difficult to see these promises through
the fog of panic. That’s why committing these verses to memory helps
during hard times. That way, they are there when you need a solid
place to stand until that wave of fear flattens out.
Choose Faith Over Fear
1. “Fear
not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will
strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous
right hand.” —Isaiah 41:10
2. “God
is our refuge and strength, a very present help
in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives
way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the
sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains
tremble at its swelling.” —Psalm 46:1
3. “It is the Lord who goes before you. He
will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be
dismayed.” —Deuteronomy
31:8
4. “Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends
to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.” —Psalm
36:5
5. “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?
Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or
danger, or sword?” —Romans 8:35
God is with us. He will help us. He will lift us up with
His hand. He is our refuge. Our strength. He is our present help in trouble. He
goes before us. He will never leave us. His love extends to the heavens.
Nothing can separate us from Him.
This is just a tiny drop in the bucket compared to all of
the promises we have in Him. This is the only way to combat fear and sadness.
His love for us outweighs what this world throws at us.
Retired Pastor, PT Contributor,
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