Fear can sometimes get the best of you. Especially if you focus on the problem(s) you have. Just like when Peter focused on the storm in his life.
Jesus had told him to walk to him on the water. Peter was the only one to ever walk on the water with Jesus. But so many people criticize him for his fear in the moment when he started to fall.
If you feel like you are falling, just take your eyes off your problem. No matter what it is. Or how long you’ve had it. Or how bad or low or fearful or hopeless it makes you feel.
Peter did not stay down. He took the hand of Jesus and got back up again. His courage is so bold. His steps of faith so risky, but so sure, once he knows what to do.
Take some of Peter’s courage. Take that step of faith today no matter the risk.
Jesus will be there to help you and lift you up.
Lift your eyes up to Jesus again. He is your Savior. He is your Rescuer.
He is your Provider. Your source.
No matter what.
He is your Lover.
He is your Physician.
He is your Comforter.
He is for you!
He is for you. Not against you. Not even when it feels like you are alone or weak. Or doubting.
Or that you are dealing with the same old struggle or sin or temptation or sickness.
He is for you.
Lift your eyes back onto Jesus.
He will pull you out of any wave that has pulled you down. Out of any storm that has left you ravaged and hopeless. Out of any wave that crashed and dashed you against the rocks.
He lifts you up.
He speaks life into you.
He heals your heart.
And puts a soothing balm on your aching wounds.
With His hands, you are healed.
He comforts you with his perfect peace that you would not be able to believe.
Look. Up. He is there for you and gives you peace in this storm.
Trust Him. He really is always with you. He is the One who will never leave you or forsake you.
Even if things seem scary or hopeless.
He breathes new life into you.
He makes you brave.
He gives you NEW STRENGTH.
1 John 4:4
But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.
You are God’s son. You are God’s daughter. He gives you victory. Run to Him, for He cares for you. He wants good things for you. He is greater than the one in the world. Call out to God. Call for Christ, He will save you. He will lift you up. He will pull you out of the waves that threaten to tug you down and out of the storm that threatens your life.
John 1:5
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
God’s light is stronger and brighter than ANY darkness. Cry out to God to rescue you from the waves, the storm, the darkness.
Psalm 18:16
He reached down from heaven and rescued me; he drew me out of deep waters.
More related verses:
1 John 4:18- Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.
Romans 8:15- 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.”
2 Timothy 1:7-
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
What helps you when you are afraid? Meditate on these verses. Memorize and write one down that speaks to you. Ask for help today. Don’t be afraid. God is for you and wants to help you!
When I am afraid, it helps me to pray and meditate (think on) these verses. Write them down where you can see them. Make them your own as you pray. God will put them deep in your heart.
Joshua 1:9- Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Don’t delay! Your sanity and life and peace might be on the line. Fear can stop you from living your life is you let it. Take control today. Ask for help. Pray to God. Choose one of these verses to read over and think about and write it down. Make it your verse for the day, the week. Write it down and comment below which verse you are choosing! I want to hear from you!
I am choosing to trust God today. Even in the moments I am afraid or feel overwhelmed. Please join me today by commenting below with your verse or what you need freedom for and I will be praying for you!
*As of today, October 31st, I am still trusting God to provide. My next deadline is $10,000 by December 10th. I still need $7000 to reach that, so it does seem a little scary, but I am not giving into fear.
Please give $31 or double ($62) or triple that ($93) today (post date October 31st) in honor of saying NO to fear on this day together. Step out in faith! Give the amount you feel called to give, as you are able. Don’t let fear stop you from giving. If God is calling you to partner with me today, if you feel a tugging on your heart, please give today what you are able to.
Challenge yourself not to fear in this and in other ways in your life. I want you to be free from fear!
There are other ways to show support too. Don’t be afraid to join the journey!
Most of all, please pray for me.
Please pray:
I can be free from fear
God provides all my needs
God reminds me of my identity and security in Him.
Please comment below for what YOU need prayer for too or freedom from fear in. Tell me what verse you have chosen!
Please send me a note or comment to encourage me to keep going in faith on this journey!
