There is a word that is surrounding me this morning -Fear!
The first verse that came to my heart is Psalms 112:7,
“He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.”
The next verse that rose up is Isaiah 41:10,
“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.”
I meditated on both of these verses for a few minutes and asked God to share with me what was going on. Do I need to prepare for something? Is Bill going to loose his job? Is something going to happen to Samantha?
With each thought, fear began to rise up.
I waited for God to speak and He did. “Cherie, there is nothing for your fear, worry, or be concerned about. This came directly from your enemy to distract you and cause you to walk in fear. Leave it where it is and continue your day.”
By nature, I almost picked that thing up.
How often do we walk in fear over something that never even existed? A thought that was planted by our enemy to distract and divert us from the task God has before us -wasting so much time, energy, and emotion.
So this morning I did something that I love to do most days. I danced with my Savior. I shared with him how much I love him and how much he means to me. We danced. Just the two of us, here in my office. I worshiped Him and proclaimed His name out load and focused my thoughts on my Savior instead of the enemy and fear!
I think so much clearer when I focus on God and His Love for me verses satan and his ugly hate. After all, God supplies all my needs according to His riches in glory!
Nothing is going to get to me or silence me as long as I stay focused on Jesus.
Have you had this experience recently? What did you do to win the battle? I would love to hear your thoughts and learn from you.
Focusing on Jesus,
Cherie
I can not tell you the times this scripture has helped me. When I was 18 and my parents divorced and there was more drama than I care to go into..this scripture held me together.
When Rebecca and Rob left for Oklahoma and I was afraid that I’d never see them again (I know nuts..but I was a different person back then), this scripture got me through the adjustment.
When I moved to NY with my new husband and knew no one but my husband and his family, yes this scripture got me through.
When I was in labor for 28 hours with my son, yep there it was again.
So many times, near death for my son. Times my girls were sick or Mike had to work late and a stranger knocked on the door at 10 pm asking me to let him in. This scripture has been there. It has been a faithful friend.
Fear is different for me now because this scripture has become a part of my blood. I do get afraid from time to time, but in those times, I call out this scripture and I pray this scripture. And remember my God, always has me in His hand.
Amen, Thelma. I do the same with Psalms 112:7… We don’t have to fear bad news or no news at all!!! Thank you for sharing this morning. I hope others will as well. I know we are not alone! <3
I was oppressed by a spirit of fear many years ago. I gained the victory by learning who I was in Christ, the authority I had with Word of God. I gain daily victory, or whenever the enemy tries to make me afraid by quoting Scripture in faith and confidence.
The Bible says, first Submit to God, go to Him with the battle. Many times I quote Psalm 35, Lord, contend with those who contend with me. Nothing like an All Powerful God to fight for us. Then, resist the devil. I then quote 2 Cor. 10:4-5 my favorite warfare verse. For my weapons are not carnal (flesh) by mighty to the pulling down of strongholds. Casting down imaginations and every high thing exalting itself against the knowledge of God (the enemy trying to change my thoughts) and bringing EVERY THOUGHT to the obedience of Christ.
When I pray like this those slimy demons run. My mind is refeshed and peace returns. Try praying these verses and let us know what happens.
Fear is ~ F-false E-evidence A- appearing R-real
Swords Up!
Amen, Deborah! I love your acronym for FEAR!!
Thank you so much for posting this this morning Cherie!! You have no idea how much it has helped me. Satan has been working overtime on my mind that last few days with overwhelming fear of death. Pretty much ever since my family’s friend recently passed away at the age of 38. I have been praying and rebuking Satan but still the anxiety comes. I believe God gave you this to post for me this morning. Thank you!!!
I can see how that would happen. When your around death, it always feels a little to close. So God is telling you, “shake it off Lisa; this isn’t for you.” 🙂
Oh how perfect this is for me today! I have been paralysed by fear – some rational, most not. Thank you for this encouragement!
Your welcome, Ruth.. Fear is no fun and drains us from our energy. Praying for you now!!
I feel for you Ruth, fear traps and isolates you- the enemy does that on purpose.
I’m praying for you today that you might know deeply the promise of Jesus in your day (Jn 10:10)
((Hug))
What a timely post “Nothing is going to get to me or silence me as long as I stay focused on Jesus.” Awesome war cry!!
I know that feeling of dread & dis-ease. I used to be overcome to the point of years when my DH left for work (left home on Tuesday for the week) he would often drive 2 hours at the end if his full work day & I was scared – the country roads are dangerous- he has hit roos, other people have crossed onto his side if the road, wombats & dogs & lots of wildlife come on the road at dusk & I had reason to worry- or did I?? One afternoon in my tears I worried about all the possibilities- i had all of them happening & every one of them made me feel worse- though NONE of them were actually a reality in THIS day.
So a reason to worry- NO -I had reason to PRAY, worry achieved nothing, PRAYER changes everything. Now the feelings still rise up but as soon as I feel them I dont even follow the thought through or examine it -I start praying .