Many times we go through difficulties, moments of tribulation and we are afraid! And fear is a natural human feeling. The big problem is from there: in what we do in the face of fear.
Have you been afraid? Have you let fear paralyze you, or have you taken advantage of that fear to grow? I would like to talk to you today about how to use fear to learn, grow, depend more on God and glorify Him more!
Come on?
Be afraid!
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Psalms 56: 3
It is extremely common to be afraid and, unfortunately, it is also common to think that it is wrong to be afraid! Fear is a simple reaction of our mind and thoughts. It is normal to be afraid of something.
However, we need to use this fear to glorify God! But how? Use that fear to depend even more on the Lord. The moment we are afraid is the perfect time to look at ourselves and realize how small we are.
That way, when we notice that we are fragile and flawed, we realize that we need to run to the Lord and put all our strengths, expectations, thoughts, fears, dreams and desires into His hands! In the hands of the One who is Sovereign over all things.
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10
We need not fear or worry about what is happening, for the Lord is with us! Therefore, it is extremely necessary that we learn to depend on our God, so …
Depend on the Lord!
“For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”
Isaiah 41:13
We need to learn to depend on the Lord, and, as was said before, fear is a great way to learn to depend on Him! Fear shows us who we really are and who we can really trust! The right attitude is to trust the Lord!
When we don’t depend on the Lord, our fear takes over and we are paralyzed, believing the lies that Satan tells us!
So don’t let fear cast you down, but use it to glorify God! Insecurity cannot keep us from God’s purpose for our lives! God bless you.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart
Proverbs 3: 5-6
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.”
Grace and Peace.
This is a good one for me, in my younger years FEAR had it’s claws deep in me. I seemed to be afraid of this and that. Couldn’t sleep well at night and now all that has passed and gone it’s way. God has placed alot of other people in my path claiming to know Jesus Christ. And I definitely was one of them, until I had an encounter with Jesus. And ever since that day fear faded away like a mist of a morning dew. My Jesus has shown me that with Him Satan has already been defeated at the cross. So doubt, fear, worry and everything else that has taken much time away from God are fading away. And now there is much more time, morning, noon & night to worship Him the author and finisher of my life.
Dear Father, when doubts and fears overwhelm me, help me remember I’m precious in Your sight. You’re always in control, and You care for me. Amén
And so do I dear husband. God Bless you.
Thk u.. There is so much chaos unraveling.. Young ppl are uprising.. Rioting.. Looting.. Sin.. Has been magnified.. Amongst this generation.. Now more than ever.. We need to hold on to God . I pray faithful young ppl who are continually involved in these blogs.. Uplifting n spreading the love of Christ.. Nvr stop fighting the good fight..
Thank you.
Fear is hard to overcome though I do understand and believe that if you let go of that fear and let God do his work I am having a hard time putting it into to effect. Especially lately I have received so many blessings that I prayed for but it’s FEAR that’s holding me back from reaching my potential.
Amen
This is something I’ve been struggling with, thinking and praying on lately. Very timely post for me. Thank you for writing it.
Thank you so much. Instead of dwelling on the fear, we have to capitalize on it and put our fear on the Lord that way we depend on him more and we get out strength from him. He’s a Good God! He’s worthy of all the Glory.
So important to remember that human emotions are not wrong– God gave them to us, as He gave us all things: to glorify Him. Fear happens naturally as a response to percieved threats and suffering, fear of death and disease and danger. Truly fear itself can therefore be very virtuous, as in fear of sin and its spiritual danger! But it is incomplete, imperfect. Fear is only step one, but if we use it rightfully, step two is love!
In all things we must trust in God. Even if we are afraid, and rightfully so from a natural standpoint, we can and must still surrender our circumstances to trust in God. We love Him and He loves us, and when we remember this, the very thought of fear evaporates, and we are like a child comforted in its Father’s arms. Even if we die, we fear not, we trust in God! He is in control of all things and He knows what we are going through. He is with you, He stays with you always. We start and complete: “God, I am afraid of what might happen… but I know that whatever WILL happen is YOUR holy will, and You love me so much that Your will is the best possible outcome for me, whatever it may be. So I trust in You. I surrender to Your direction and care. My life I give into your hands.”
And the fear sees you are perfectly safe in God, no longer in any danger, your soul invincible even if your body fades, and so… fear disappears.
Thank you so much for the encouragement my biggest fear is ending up alone. Which makes me throw myself to men i see don’t love me
Thank you, Leo, for being a channel of God’s grace to me with this message, for today in particular, and for my life in general. Go with God,
Amen. I put my dreams and all my anxieties in God’s hand.
Amen Thank you Jess for these words
Amen. It has like a disease but thanks for those verses of not fear because if God is on our side who can do us anything?
Thanks for ur words of encouragement he day .May God continue to bless u richly.
Fear traps a person with panic, terror. It “freezes” them up so they can’t think correctly. Caution is a person be aware of danger. Let’s walk with caution.
Now I know my God Loves me ❤
As I quickly scrolled through the news headlines this morning in my country I became saddened. What is happening to this country? All the intense hate. My mind went to Romans 8:31 and then to Luke 12:4-5. Powerful reassurance against the fear that we may feel in these troubled times. Then as I was typing this John 16:33 came to mind. How amazingly powerful is the sovereign Word of God against the times we live in!
Amen, thank you, I really needed to read this, I will trust in our Lord, Praise Jesus!!
Amen!!! Thank you, Lord. Thank you, Jesus.
Thank you Leo, inspiring.
Praise the Lord . I found my answer.
Thanx so much for these word as l was afraid looking at my situation that am going through but now am strong
Wise words of encouragement.
Thanks alot
Many thanks Leo. I was afraid earlier, but I am blessed and encouraged with this message. More grace
Am so happy about todays topic FEAR ,,,have been going Tru Debts and Threats,but I never for once panicked be cos of my Father’s word in Hebrews 13 v 6,,,So this message now as even made me more stronger,Cause I know my Father will settle all my problems In Jesus Name….Thank u Author.
Thank you so much, I have been living in fear but thanks for the encoragement will always trust in God.
Good morning Leo thank u for the word of today it seem like u are directly talking to me,fear is what has distroy many homes,people mind, particular students went taking an exams, but we refused to turn to God who is our protection, strength and refuge because we don’t know that ye will help us to overcome all our worriness and fear as Isaiah 41:10 and 41:13 has said thank may God blessed u
So powerful and we bless the Lord for you.
Thank you do mucb
Amen 🙏
Thank you Bro Leo for your inspiring blog to strengthen our faith with the Lord and focus our life with God our father.
Amen
This is such a true story of feelings and torment forgiving and just.
Love for the Lord our highest show us all the day long.