How often do you want to do something but don’t because of fear? Yet, when we take our eyes off the circumstances that instill fear and look to the Lord, He reminds us that we can trust Him to help us. These five truths will help defeat fear in our lives. We just have to believe them and receive them.

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“I can’t swim!” were the words offered in a barely audible whisper.

My son’s closest friends had gathered for his birthday party at the lake, and the excitement built as they each donned a life jacket.

It soon became a contest to determine who was going to jump in the water first. As I watched from afar, with camera in hand to catch the action, I noticed one young gal hanging back.

She whispered repeatedly, “I can’t swim. I don’t know how!”

I came alongside and gently assured her, “It’s okay. You’re wearing a life jacket—it’ll keep you above the water. You don’t have to know how to swim.”

“Really?” she asked with surprise in her voice.

“Yes! It’s perfectly safe. You can jump in with the rest of them without a worry. Just let the life jacket do the work.”

She looked at her friends in the water already having fun, then looked at me, then glanced back at the water. I knew she wanted to join them but wasn’t sure.

Still hesitant with fear, I gently coached her. “You can trust it!”

Before long, her desire to be part of the group overtook her fear and she jumped in. As she bobbed to the surface, I yelled, “You did it!! See, it did it’s job!”

I watched the young crowd all afternoon, snapping pictures and laughing at their escapades. As the day began to draw to a close, I counted heads and realized we were missing one. Just then I heard from the water, “I’m swimming! I’m actually swimming!”

Still clad in a life jacket, she was performing the same strokes in the water she had seen her friends do. Sure enough, she was “swimming” and loving every second of it! Her fear had transformed into water-loving confidence!

At the end of the day, as we said goodbye to each of my son’s friends, I said to her, “You’ll have to join us again for another day of swimming!”

“Really? I’d love that!” No longer afraid, she was on board with all things water related.

As I reflected on the day, I wondered how many times fear holds me back.

How often do I want to do something but don’t because I’m afraid. And yet, when I take my eyes off the circumstance that instills fear and look to Him, He gently reminds me, He’s like my life jacket. He will never leave me, and no matter what I face, He will help me and guide me.

 

5 Truths to Defeat Fear

 

 

5 Truths to Defeat Fear

1. God will never leave me.
“No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Joshua 1:5)

2. God won’t let me go.
“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.” (Isaiah 41:10)

3. God promises to help me.
“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.” (Isaiah 41:13)

4. If I am afraid or uncertain, God promises to give wisdom.
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” (James 1:5)

5. If I trust in Him, He will lead and guide me.
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.” (Proverbs 3:5-7)

 

How often do I want to do something but don’t because of fear? In His Word, God has already given us everything we need for life and godliness. Use these 5 Bible Verses to overcome fear. #fear #BreakingAnxietysGrip

In every situation, God’s word is our life-jacket of safety. He has already given us everything we need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3). Our job is to believe it and receive it.

In what area do you need to trust God to hold you up today? I’d love to hear in the comments below.

Because of Him, #HopePrevails!

 

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Fighting the Giants of Worry, Fear, and Anxiety

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God and Anxiety: God’s Answer to Moses is the Same for Today

Beating Anxiety: The Thief of Peace

Your Rx: 40 Scriptures that Combat Worry, Fear, Anxiety and Panic

 

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How often do I want to do something but don’t because I’m afraid. When we look to the Lord instead of our circumstances, He reminds us that He is there no matter what we face. He’s given us truths in the Bible that defeat fear. Read more for truths to apply to your life to conquer fear. #fear #mentalhealth #BreakingAnxietysGrip

 

 

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