Posts with the tag “fear”

“You will keep the mind that is dependent on you in perfect peace, for it is trusting in you.” – Isaiah 26:3 Every day, we are surrounded by noise, pressure, and uncertainty. The news is heavy, the future feels fragile, and even the smallest things can stir anxiety. We live in an imperfect world, and sometimes it feels impossible to find peace in the middle of it. But the truth of Scripture remind...  Read More

“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful.” – John 14:27 Life has a way of reminding us that peace is fragile. One moment things seem steady, and the next, everything changes. The phone call you never expected. The bill you didn’t see coming. The diagnosis that shakes your confidence. It doesn’t take much f...  Read More

"Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not arrogant." - 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is not about control, but many people treat it that way. They believe that if someone loves them, they should belong to them. They should answer every call, respond to every text, and prioritize them above everything else. Love becomes less about care and more about possession. That min...  Read More

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10 Life is filled with battles—some are small skirmishes, while others feel like all-out wars. In the midst of these struggles, we may wonder why we are facing such challenging situations. It’s during these moment...  Read More

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19 Finances can often be a source of fear and anxiety in our lives. The uncertainties of the economy, bills to be paid, and the desire for financial security can easily cause us to worry. However, as believers, we have a reason to let go of these fears and trust God with our fin...  Read More

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7   Fear is a powerful emotion that can consume our thoughts and paralyze us from living fully. It creeps into our hearts and minds, whispering lies of doubt and insecurity. Yet, as followers of Christ, we can take comfort in the truth that God has not given us a spirit of fear. In...  Read More

“Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.” – Psalm 40:4 Over the last couple of days, we have talked about fear. What are the things you fear the most? If you ask someone this question, at first, you will probably get some pretty common answers; heights, bugs, death… but if they really start to open up and tell yo...  Read More

May 17, 2022“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’” – Romans 8:15  Fear is real. It is something that we have all experienced. In fact, doctors have identified over 700 known phobias or fears. For example, Acrophobia is the fear of high places. Clau...  Read More

“Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. For we live by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:6-7 When we allow fear to control us or consume us, we are taking our eyes off Jesus and allowing our fear to overshadow our faith. 2 Corinthians 5:7 says, “We walk by faith, not by sight.” But when fear is directing ou...  Read More