Everyone experiences fear in their life. There are big fears we are very aware of and little ones we may not even realize we have.
I’ve learned that it’s very important to understand what fear is and how it works against us because if we don’t, it can keep us from becoming what God created us to be, which means we won’t fulfill our purpose in life.
Fear’s Evil Scheme
Fear is a tool the devil uses against us to make us miserable and destroy our lives. It begins as a thought and then creates emotions that can rule us. It often becomes a strong, intense feeling that tries to move us to make a foolish action or tries to prevent us from doing something that would be good for us. Simply put, fear is the opposite of faith. God wants us to walk by faith, and Satan wants us to walk by fear. When we learn to live by faith and not let fear rule our life, we can live a fulfilling, satisfying, peaceful and joyful life in Christ.
Finding Freedom
This is why the Bible talks about meditating on the Word of God and having our minds renewed (see Romans 12:2) so we can know what God’s will is. Meditation take information and turns it into revelation. And the truth of it sets you free from the lie that was holding you back from something God had for you. So many people are frustrated because they know they’re not doing what they are meant to do and are letting fear rule them instead.
A bold New Identity in Christ
When we become born again through a relationship with Jesus Christ, we actually become …recreated in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:10 AMPC).So whatever Jesus is, we are too. In Christ, we can do whatever we need to do with His boldness.
Prayer Starter: Father, help me recognize the fears that are holding me back and overcome them by seeing myself in Christ so that I can do all I was created to do. In Jesus’ Name, amen.
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Meyer, Joyce. Available at https://joycemeyer.org/en-ZA/everydayanswers/ea-teachings/the-key-to-overcoming-every-fear-you-face. Accessed: December 30, 2020.
