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)
When I am afraid or a task seems too much,, I quote this scripture. I speak it out aloud because it is the truth and God's word dispels the lie and the removes the fear that would seek to creep in. God has not given me a spirit of fear or as some translation say timidity. No God gives me power and love and a sound mind.
He gives me power to defeat the foe, for God's power renders the weapons of the enemy ineffective. They shall not prosper ( Isaiah 54:17). So fear shall not prosper. So when I am afraid , I trust in His word. I trust in Him.
Why? Because I also know that God gives me love. Love that is full of grace. Love, that tells me that I can face anything because God is loves me. He is for me and He is with me. When I think of His love and His promise that nothing could ever separate me from His love(Romans 8:38). I know that everything is going to be okay because He is working it all out. Whatever the outcome, it is for my good according to His purpose, which is to make me more like Jesus ( Romans 8:28-29).
Last, but not least, He gives me a sound mind. He gives me a mind that can make good choices. Choices that align to His will. Some translations use the term self-discipline. I am disciplined enough to stand on His word and His truth and to cast down things that would rise up against the knowledge of God (2 Corinthians 10:5). The knowledge that God is mighty and powerful to save. the knowledge that nothing surprises Him and He has this whole world in His hand and He has me. The knowledge that God is good and faithful. So I kick out fear and replace it with His truth and His Spirit.
Father, I thank You for making a way. I thank You for power, love, and sound mind. I thank You for being You and loving me and all my brothers and sisters in Christ so much. Thank You for being God and showing me how to deal with fear. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
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