"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 Devotional: Fear is a powerful emotion that can shape our thoughts, actions, and even our faith. As Christians, we often wrestle with differen…
Fear is a powerful emotion that can shape our thoughts, actions, and even our faith. As Christians, we often wrestle with different fears—fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of the unknown. But perhaps the real question we should be asking ourselves is, "What do we fear most?"
Understanding Our Fears:
Our fears often reveal where our hearts are anchored. If we fear failure, perhaps our identity is too tied to our achievements. If we fear rejection, maybe we place too much value on the approval of others. If we fear the unknown, it might indicate a struggle to trust God fully with our future.
God's Perspective on Fear:
The Bible reassures us that fear does not come from God (Godly fear is a different subject and that is not what I'm referring to here). 2 Timothy 1:7 tells us that God has given us a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. This means that fear, when it grips us, is not aligning with the spirit that God has instilled in us. God's perfect love casts out fear (1 John 4:18), and He calls us to live in His peace.
Facing Our Fears:
To confront our fears, we must first acknowledge them and bring them before God. What do you fear most? Is it something tangible, like illness or financial instability? Or is it something more abstract, like fear of insignificance or lack of purpose? Once we identify our fears, we can begin to address them with God's truth and promises.
Choosing faith over fear requires us to trust God's character and His promises. Psalm 56:3 says, "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you." This simple yet profound act of trusting God can transform our perspective. When we place our fears in God's hands, we acknowledge that He is in control and that His plans for us are good.
Reflection:
Take a moment to reflect on your deepest fears. Write them down and consider what they reveal about your heart and your relationship with God. How can you bring these fears to Him and trust Him more fully in these areas?
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with our fears and anxieties. Help us to recognize and confront the fears that hold us back from fully trusting You. Remind us of Your power, love, and sound mind that You have given us. Strengthen our faith so that we may live boldly and confidently in Your promises. In Jesus' (Yahshua) name, we pray. Amen.
Action Step:
This week, identify one fear that you struggle with and find a specific promise from God's Word that addresses it. Memorize this scripture and meditate on it whenever you feel that fear rising. Let God's truth be your anchor and strength.
Closing Thought:
In our journey of faith, we will encounter fears, but we are not called to live in them. By asking ourselves what we fear most, we can turn to God and allow His perfect love to cast out all fear, guiding us to live in the fullness of His peace and assurance.
Do you want to live a fearless and courageous life? If yes, then you've got to develop your faith. To help you, I highly recommend you join our online course, "Heroes of Faith." In this course, we'll go through the Faith Chapter, Hebrews 11, and go through the people listed on that chapter and see what lessons of faith we can learn from them. Check out our course now!
About the Author
Joshua Infantado is the founder of the Becoming Christians website and the Becoming Christians Academy, an online course. Since 2013, he has been writing Christian articles, and he launched his own YouTube channel. Joshua is deeply passionate about sharing the Word of God and supporting people in their Christian journey.
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