3 Verses to Replace Fear with Courage
God’s unshakeable Truth helps calm fear. God is up to something far bigger than I can imagine; I will trust and not be afraid because He is with me.
A dear girlfriend in Poland sends me Bible references a couple times each week. They’re always exactly what I need at the time. Don’t you love it when God directs things like that?
This week she sent these:
Isaiah 41:10 – “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.”
Psalm 23:4 – “Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.”
1 John 4:18 – “Such love has no fear because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of judgment, and this shows that his love has not been perfected in us.”
A common thread
Do you see the common thread woven throughout these verses? It’s the theme of overcoming fear because God is with us.
My human nature tends to migrate towards fear especially as we transition to the boat and my Bible study manuscript deadline looms. Here are several particulars.
From fear to the Truth
Each time my thoughts begin focusing on these fears, I turn them back to the Truth. What is that truth?
God is with me. He will uphold me with His victorious right hand. He will strengthen me. He loves me and has every detail already figured out. My job is to hold His hand and follow His lead.
Turning my thoughts to God’s unshakeable Truth helps calm fear. Peace envelops me as I continue to pack and sort my belongings and write the Bible study. God is up to something far bigger than I can imagine; I will trust and not be afraid because He is with me.
God is with you too
How do these verses help calm fear in your life?
Know you are loved,
Grace
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I certainly get it. Our house has been on the market and not selling. My husband is shaky and falling. Three times in the last week, I’ve had to cancel plans because he is not doing well. Thank you for the verses. I am trusting God. He reminded me this morning as I walked the dog that I don’t have to worry about the sun coming up. He’s got my back.
Thanks so much for leaving your comment here. Indeed, God’s got your back. “Father, You know the circumstances involved in this situation. Please bring the right buyer at the right time and sell it for the right price. You’ve got this. Also, please care for this man who’s struggling with health issues. Grant him and his wife peace and wisdom as they journey this season together. Thank You for Your presence going with them. Amen.”
I’ve learned that what we “go through” is all about our breakthrough. Your breakthrough is coming. Just as Cornelius ‘s prayers and alms came before the Lord with results so are yours as well. Listen…and you will hear the sound of your breakthrough. It’s close.
Thank you, Debbie. Something bigger than me is happening in the heavenlies. I’m listening!