God lit up the sky this morning with a beautiful sunrise … just for you! So that you could enjoy these beautiful background photos, as you ponder these powerful promises from God. Isn’t God good!!
“God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
“Do not fear for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.” – Isaiah 41:10
“Do not be anxious/fearful about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your heart and your mind.”
– Philippians 4:6-7
This quote is from the book: Where is God When It Hurts, by Philip Yancy.
“Gratitude is one of the most effective emotional weapons in fighting fear.” So true!!
If you are not sure about this, why not try it out?
Whatever you are fearful about, write that thing down in your journal … then underneath it, write out something which you are thankful for.
Every time that fearful thought pops into your mind, immediately think of something for which you are grateful. And write that thing down in your journal!
The next time that fearful thought pops into your mind … immediately respond with something you are grateful for. And go write that thing down in your journal!
Every . single . time.
Combat that fear with gratitude!
After a week, take a look at your journal. You probably will have a full page, if not more, of all the many blessings in your life! Your journal will be filled with all the ways God has been good to you! You will see listed out all the ways God has provided for you … and taken care of you!
Also … fill your journal with the promises of God!
Write down verses of Scripture of all the promises of God, which you come across as you are reading your Bible each day! If you don’t know where to start, why not read through the book of Psalms. Psalms is absolutely filled with verse of how good and wonderful God is!
What is the secret for conquering fear??
#1 – Gratitude! Combat fear with gratitude!
#2 – Scripture! Combat fear by reciting back to that fear how good and amazing God is! When that fear gets all up in your face, get all up in its face right back! Tell it how powerful your God is!
