Facing Fears
Sometimes fear enters your mind when you least expect it—even when you think your faith is strong. It slips into the cracks of your subconscious mind like a snake, twisting and turning its contorted body around the truth. It grips your emotions, and it paralyzes your belief system. But how does this viper sneak into your heart and mind?
For me, it only takes a careless word or thought—just a moment of anger, bitterness, or unbelief—for it's poisonous fangs to sink into my mind. Or I look at the circumstances surrounding my life, and I lose hope for just a second. But just long enough for me to lose my focus on the truth of God's Word.
Then, the lies and deception begin. My imagination takes me to places that I never imagined possible. My thoughts focus on problems, paranoia, or panic, instead of my blessings. And the insanity begins.
So, how do we overcome fear? Revelation 12:11 explains that Christ provides the power for us to defeat "the accuser. " And as we focus on the blessings that faith in Christ provides for us, we can discover freedom from fear. And we can rest in His peace.
"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 NKJV).
For me, it only takes a careless word or thought—just a moment of anger, bitterness, or unbelief—for it's poisonous fangs to sink into my mind. Or I look at the circumstances surrounding my life, and I lose hope for just a second. But just long enough for me to lose my focus on the truth of God's Word.
Then, the lies and deception begin. My imagination takes me to places that I never imagined possible. My thoughts focus on problems, paranoia, or panic, instead of my blessings. And the insanity begins.
So, how do we overcome fear? Revelation 12:11 explains that Christ provides the power for us to defeat "the accuser. " And as we focus on the blessings that faith in Christ provides for us, we can discover freedom from fear. And we can rest in His peace.
"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 NKJV).
Karen,
Good post. The enemy attacks me most in my mind. Often it is so subtle I dont realize it until it has a grip. But not this time, I am thankful the Lord led me to read this post today as it is timely. Those subtle things are there, but I wont allow it to penetrate my mind. I shall focus on Christ and the blessings HE had bestowed upon me. Going to go count my blessings. Blessings in Christ to you.
Engrafted by His Grace-
Shonda
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Shonda,
The following scriptures help me as I pray when fear attacks. And I pray they help you, too.
"For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled" (2 Cor 10:3-5 NKJV).
Thanks so much for your comment. I pray you are doing well with your writing endeavors.
Blessings,
Karen
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Hi, Karen,
What a great reminder during these challenging times. Fear and faith just don't mix, do they?
-- Mary
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What a great thought for a new year!
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