Fear

September 19th – Mark 9:24

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Mark 9:24

I think most of us have been there. We believe in Jesus, we love Him, and yet there are moments when doubt creeps in. We have questions we can’t answer, fears we can’t explain, and circumstances that make us wonder what God is doing.

And sometimes, if you’re like me, you feel ashamed of those doubts. Because it feels as if questioning means our faith isn’t strong enough. But this father in Mark 9 reminds us that we don’t have to hide our struggles from Jesus. He believed, but he also had doubts. And Jesus didn’t turn him away.

We live in a world filled with opinions, one-sided news, manipulated images, and AI-generated content. So learning to question what we see and hear isn’t necessarily a bad thing. And it isn’t a sin to have questions about our faith. God isn’t offended when we come to Him with them. In fact, He invites us to bring them to Him.

So if your faith feels a little shaky today, don’t run from Jesus. Run toward Him and say what that father said. “Lord, I believe. Help me in the places where I struggle to believe.” He can handle our and doubts. And He will always meet us where we are.

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September 3rd – Isaiah 41:13

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Isaiah 41:13

Life is hard. We live in a broken world where we face battles, disappointments, heartache, temptation, and uncertainty. And Scripture reminds us that we also have an Enemy who prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. He wants us discouraged. He wants us afraid. And he wants us to believe that we’re fighting our battles all by ourselves.

But here is the beautiful truth for those who belong to Jesus. We don’t have to do life alone. God tells us in Isaiah 41:13, “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.”

How awesome is that! The God who created the heavens and the earth reaches down and takes hold of your hand. When your knees are shaking, He holds you. When you don’t know which way to turn, He leads you. And when you’re exhausted from the battle, He gives you strength to keep moving forward.

The Enemy may try to frighten, discourage, and convince us that we’re alone, but he can’t take us out of God’s hands. Because no one can remove us from the loving hands of our Father. So whatever you’re facing today, don’t try to carry it all by yourself. Reach out your hand and take hold of His. You may not know what tomorrow holds, but you can rest in knowing who holds you. And that’s our God, our Helper and our Strength.

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August 21st – Joshua 1:9

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Joshua 1:9

This world gives us plenty of reasons to be afraid. We have troubles in our families, sickness, financial worries, violence, wickedness, and a future we can’t predict. No wonder fear can creep into our hearts before we even realize it.

But I love that God doesn’t tell Joshua that there would be nothing to fear. He tells him, “Do not be afraid.” There is a difference. God knows we’ll face scary things. He knows there’ll be moments when our hearts tremble and we don’t know what lies ahead. But He also reminds us that fear doesn’t have to control us.

Why? Because God goes with us. Wherever He calls us, He’s already there. Whatever we face, we don’t face it alone. When the Enemy tries to discourage us, when circumstances seem impossible, and when fear tells us we’re not strong enough, we can remember whose strength we are standing in.

God doesn’t promise that the road will always be easy. But He does promise that He will be with us on that road. So be strong and courageous. Not because you know exactly what tomorrow holds, but because you know the One who holds tomorrow. Don’t allow fear to keep you from stepping into what God has called you to do. Stand firm, keep moving forward, and trust Him with every step.

The world may give us reasons to fear, but God gives us something far greater, His presence. And when God is with us, there is no battle too great, no obstacle too difficult, and no situation beyond His power. With God, nothing is impossible.

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July 24th – Micah 7:7

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Micah 7:7

We are living in a time when moral decay, rising wickedness, and violence seem to be growing all around us. Everywhere we look, we see a world that appears to be moving further away from God and further away from the truth of His Word. Values that were once considered right are now called wrong, and what God calls sinful is often celebrated. Violence fills the news, families are hurting, hearts are growing cold, and many people are living without any desire for God.

It can be discouraging to watch. At times, it may even feel as though darkness is winning. But Micah gives us a powerful response to living in difficult times. He says, “But as for me, I watch in hope for God my Savior; I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.”

What a beautiful declaration of faith. Micah didn’t place his hope in the world getting better. He placed his hope in God. And that is where our hope must be found too. As we see the return of Jesus drawing closer, we don’t have to live in fear, panic, or despair. We can look up with expectation, knowing that our Savior is coming again.

Until that glorious day comes, we can trust that God is still with us. He sees the wickedness around us. He sees the suffering, the injustice, and the pain. And He hears every prayer we lift to Him. No prayer is wasted, and no cry goes unnoticed by our Heavenly Father.

So while we wait for Jesus, let us remain faithful. Let us continue praying, standing firm in God’s truth, loving others, and sharing the light of Christ with a world that desperately needs Him. The darkness may grow, but it will never overcome the light of Jesus. Our Savior is coming. Until then, we wait in hope, we pray in faith, and we trust in the God who hears us.

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July 21st – Ephesians 3:12

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Ephesians 3:12

One of the most beautiful gifts we have as believers is the privilege of calling God our Abba Father. He’s not a distant God who wants us to approach Him only when we have everything figured out or when our lives are perfectly put together. He loves us deeply and invites us to come to Him with everything we carry. Our greatest burdens, deepest fears, biggest decisions, and even the small things that may seem insignificant to everyone else.

As a loving Father, God cares about the details of our lives. He wants to hear about the things that bring us joy, the things that break our hearts, the questions we don’t know how to answer, and the fears we may be afraid to share with anyone else. Nothing is too big for Him, and nothing is too small to bring before Him.

Because of Jesus, we don’t have to approach God with fear or hesitation. Through our Savior, we have boldness and confident access to the Father. We can come freely, knowing we are welcomed, heard, and loved. And not because we are perfect, but because Jesus made a way for us.

What a precious gift it is to know that the Creator of the universe invites us into His presence. So bring Him everything. Talk to Him about everything. Run to your Abba Father with confidence, knowing that through Jesus, the way to Him has been opened, and His arms are always ready to receive His children.

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July 13th – Psalm 46:10

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Psalm 46:10

“Be still” sounds so simple, but I’ve learned it can be one of the hardest things God asks us to do. My natural instinct is to fix the problem, find the answer, or move ahead instead of waiting. Patience doesn’t come easily to me, and if I’m honest, I often want God to work on my timetable instead of His.

But being still doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means quieting my anxious heart, laying down my need to be in control, and trusting that God is already at work; even when I can’t see it. It means choosing faith over fear, peace over panic, and surrender over striving.

I’ve discovered that God often does His greatest work in the waiting. While I’m asking Him to change my circumstances, He is changing my heart. He is teaching me to trust Him more deeply, depend on Him more fully, and remember that His timing is always perfect.

Being still isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s an act of faith. It’s saying, “Lord, I don’t understand what You’re doing, but I know You do.” And that’s enough. Because the God who calls us to be still is the same God who has never failed, never abandoned His children, and never stopped working for our good.

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July 8th – Philippians 4:6

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Philippians 4:6

Charles Spurgeon wisely once said, “Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.”

It seems like anxiety has become a daily struggle for so many people. Everywhere we look, people are carrying heavy burdens. And countless others depend on medication to help ease the weight of fear and worry. There is absolutely no shame in seeking medical help when it’s needed. God often works through doctors, counselors, and medicine, just as He works through countless other blessings He places in our lives.

But as believers, we also have an invitation the world doesn’t offer. God never asks us to carry our anxiety alone. He invites us to bring every fear, every worry, and every burden to Him in prayer.

I’ve learned that the more I hold on to my anxious thoughts, the heavier they become. But when I lay them at Jesus’ feet, something changes. My circumstances may not change overnight, but my heart begins to. His peace starts to replace my panic, and His presence reminds me that I’m not facing tomorrow by myself.

The best medicine for an anxious heart is the presence of God. He is never overwhelmed by what overwhelms us. So today, don’t carry your fears alone. Bring them to the One who loves you, cares for you, and is more than able to carry what you cannot. His peace is a gift He freely gives to those who trust Him.

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June 23rd – Isaiah 41:10

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Isaiah 41:10

I love that God doesn’t tell us, “Don’t ever feel afraid.” He knows we’re human. He knows there will be moments when life feels overwhelming, uncertain, and even frightening. Instead, He says, “Fear not.” In other words, don’t let fear take control because you are not facing life’s battles alone.

We live in a broken world filled with evil, hardship, disappointment, and uncertainty. There are things that can make us anxious and circumstances we cannot control. But God’s answer to our fear is His presence. He reminds us, “I am with thee.” The same God who created the heavens and the earth walks beside us through every trial, every heartache, and every storm.

When fear whispers that we won’t make it, God reminds us that He is our strength. When we feel weak, He upholds us. When we don’t know which way to go, He guides our steps. We may not always know what tomorrow holds, but we can face it with confidence because we know who holds tomorrow.

Whatever you are facing today, remember this: you are not walking through it by yourself. God is right beside you, carrying you when you are weary, strengthening you when you are weak, and walking with you every step of the way. Because of that, we can choose faith over fear and trust the One who never leaves our side.

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June 13th – John 14:27

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John 14:27

We live in a world that promises peace in all the wrong places. It tells us we’ll find it in money, success, relationships, possessions, entertainment, or having everything go according to plan. Yet even when people have all those things, many are still searching for something more. That’s because the peace our hearts long for can’t be found in anything this world has to offer.

Jesus offers a different kind of peace. A unshakable peace that isn’t dependent on circumstances. It’s the peace that comes from knowing our sins are forgiven, our future is secure, and our lives are held in the hands of a loving Savior. The world can offer temporary distractions, but only Christ can calm a troubled heart. When life feels uncertain, we don’t have to be overwhelmed by fear or anxiety. We can rest in the presence of the One who is greater than every problem we face.

True peace isn’t found by looking around us; it’s found by looking to Jesus. The closer we walk with Him, the more we discover that the very thing we’ve been searching for has been found in Him all along!

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June 9th – Philippians 4:6

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Philippians 4:6

Today’s world gives us plenty of reasons to be anxious. Between our families, our health, our finances, and our future, there are plenty of reasons to worry. And that’s exactly how Satan likes it. Because he knows worry has a way of consuming our thoughts, stealing our peace, and pulling our focus away from God. Which is the very place we need to be when life feels uncertain.

That’s why Philippians 4:6 is such a powerful reminder. Instead of carrying our burdens alone, God invites us to bring every concern to Him in prayer. Not just the big things, but the small things too. Every fear, every hurt, every unanswered question can be placed into the hands of our Heavenly Father.

Worry keeps us focused on our problems, but prayer shifts our focus to God’s power. It reminds us of what we can’t do. But prayer reminds us of what God can do. Not that doesn’t mean our circumstances immediately change, but it does mean we no longer have to carry them by ourselves.

So the next time anxiety begins to creep into your heart, let it serve as a reminder to pray. Turn your worries into conversations with God and trust that the One who loves you most is already at work in ways you cannot yet see.


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