Facing Fear

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity,

but of power, love, and self-discipline.

2 Timothy 1:7 NLT

When we step out in faith and obey God,

the enemy brings in fear to try and stop us.

"What if you fail?"

"What are other people going to think?"

"You don't have what it takes."

He'll do his best to use fear

to try to convince us to shrink back

and stay where we are.

Fear is a spirit.

It plays on our emotions and holds us back.

The good news is that we have power over fear!

The Bible says that perfect love casts out all fear.

When we receive God's perfect love,

we will have confidence about the future

because we know His plans are for our good.

Perhaps you've seen the acronym for fear:

False Evidence Appearing Real.

We need to remind ourselves that fear is a lie.

Today, choose to believe God's Word

and receive His love so that you can

overcome fear and move forward into the good life

He has prepared for you!

Have a blessed & powerful day!
Kendall

A PRAYER FOR TODAY:

Heavenly Father, thank You for giving me power,

love, and a sound mind.

I open my heart to You and receive Your perfect love.

Fill me with Your confidence and assurance

to embrace everything You have for me.

In Jesus' Name, Amen.