Isaiah 41:10—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.
Fear is a powerful force.
Even when we do not recognize that we are fearful, fear can manifest in
our bodies and affect our decisions, moods, and overall health. To be sure, not all fear is bad—fear is part
of an internal alert system that God has gifted us so that we can navigate
dangers in this world. But often, fear
can become debilitating. In Isaiah, God
tells us not to fear anything, but frankly, this is easier said than done. The first step to overcoming debilitating
fear is recognizing it. Learning the
patterns of fear in our lives requires us to listen to our bodies. So often muscular pain, headaches, digestive
troubles, and even diseases are manifestations of fear stuck in our bodies. The
second step is repeating this verse out loud over and over again. Words are powerful—the more you recite this
verse, the sooner your soul will truly believe it. Third, breathe deeply and try to find peace
and quiet so you can hear God speaking to you.
Finally, don’t be angry or frustrated with yourself for feeling fear
because these negative emotions only feed fear.
Rather, love yourself and exercise grace. Be kind to yourself and allow yourself to
acknowledge the fear and release it.
Pray for God to convert your fear into positive energy that will lift
you up.
Today as you pray and meditate on his Word, praise God for
giving us an internal alert system of fear.
Identify your fears and isolate the ways your body is telling you that
you are experiencing fear. Pray for His
guidance in developing a healthy relationship with your fears. Ask God to soothe your soul and lift any
fears that are trapped within you and harming your spirit. Thank Him for His abiding presence, strength,
and support.
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