Facing Fear

Fear may be caused by a threat to our life or safety or something that may cause us to suffer loss. It is also the absence of trust that God will direct, provide or protect you. We all have fear in our lives. Fear is designed into us to protect us from harming ourselves or from putting ourselves into harms way. When we have not done anything to instigate the cause of fear and a treat arises then we become fearful.

This is where God comes in to protect us or to help us to deal with the fear. The situation or threat may still remain but God will give you the strength to face it or to get through it. When you face fear then turn your face to God for help and watch the fear flee.

Jamon was told by God that he would never have to be afraid again; however Jamon has had many fears in his life. He has had to deal with many heartaches, setbacks, disappointments and losses. During these times Jamon was fearful because he did not know what the outcome would be or how to deal with some of the situations he had to go through. Jamon remembered what God had told him and got through to the other side of the fear where faith was waiting for him.

This does not mean there was not pain or loss or hardship it only means that after a period of time that faith returned and as a result Jamon became wiser and stronger than before and so will you.

Jamon’s thoughts on fear

God will help you to overcome your fears if you will let him.

It takes more courage to seek God on your knees than to give in to the fears you have on your feet.

Don’t be afraid of God’s light because when you step into His light fear vanishes.

God’s love and protection comes down from heaven to cover you so do not have to hide in fear.

Once you choose faith over fear the battle is won.

You can accept fear or reject it, it’s all the same to the fear but whatever you decide will make a big difference to you.

A cup of faith can overcome a room full of fear as a candle fills a room with light.

Dark spirits live in the shadows of their own fears.

Fear vanishes when you stop running from it and turn to face it.

Fear soon disappears when faith shows it’s self.

Fear’s only goal is to smother faith.

Fear shrinks as faith grows.

Fear, once recognized may be overcome by one word “faith”.

Fear has a tendency to grow if not rebuffed by faith.

Fear only produces more fear and then before you know it you are consumed by it.

Bible verses on fear:

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts to which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
Colossians 3:15

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
I Peter 5:7

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.
Psalm 4:8

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
Isaiah 26:3

Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear.
Isaiah 59:1

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1

For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
Proverbs 3:26

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I into you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 14:27

Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.
Psalm 31:24

In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.
Isaiah 54:14

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Proverbs 29:25

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba,
Romans 8:15

Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance.
Psalm 32:7

So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
Hebrews 13:6

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Psalm 23:4, 5

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feaeth is not made perfect in love.
I John 4:18

So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.
Isaiah 59:19

The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17

But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.
II Thessalonians 3:3

For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.

And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
I Peter 3:12, 13

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
Isaiah 43:2

He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
Isaiah 40:29

Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Ephesians 6:13

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
II Timothy 1:7

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:13

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1