Fear
Bible Verses for Fear & Courage
Something ahead of you is bigger than you feel right now. You came looking for courage that is not just positive thinking.
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Read these as promises spoken to you, not facts about someone else.
Today’s verse for fear
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”2 Timothy 1:7
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“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”2 Timothy 1:7
A sound mind is on the list of what God gives. Ask for it plainly.
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“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”Psalm 27:1
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“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”Psalm 23:4
Through. Not around it, and not stuck in it.
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“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned.”Isaiah 43:2
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“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”Deuteronomy 31:6
Courage is commanded and then supplied. The command comes with company.
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“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear.”1 John 4:18
Fear leaves the room as love fills it. Sit here longer than the others.
A word from Pastor Stan
Courage is not the absence of fear. It is walking forward while afraid because you believe Someone is walking with you. Name the fear out loud, in one sentence. Naming it shrinks it to its actual size. Then take the next honest step and let God handle the outcome you keep trying to guarantee.
Pray this, as it is
Father, You know exactly what I am afraid of. I am not going to pretend in front of You. Go with me into it. Give me power, love, and a sound mind, and let me walk forward today. Amen.
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