Facing Your Fears
In Mark Chanski’s book, “Womanly Dominion-More than a Gentle and Quiet Spirit”, he discusses how to face your fears based on Psalms 46, 27, and 23. On pages 186 he writes, “This is what a woman of dominion will do when assaulted by crippling fears about what might happen in days to come:
Do what you are responsibly able to do.
The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
but victory belongs to the LORD (Proverbs 21:31).
Stare your worst fears right in the eye.
The wicked flee when no one is pursuing,
but the righteous are bold as a lion (Proverbs 28:1)
Experience liberation from paralyzing fears.
You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free (John 8:32).”
Many of our fears are about the future and include “what if’s”. God tells us in his word to fear not. Here are just a few verses:
So we may boldly say The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me? Hebrews 13:6
For I, the LORD your God, will hole your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13
Say to those who are fearful hearted, Be strong, do not fear! Isaiah 35:4
I am so excited to include a video in my post. I hope you enjoy it. I think it is beautiful.
What is it that you are fearing? Cast your care on him for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart, All you who hope in the LORD (Psalm 31:24).
~Theresa
Found you at iFellowship and love your blog! Looking forward to reading your posts. Happy Wednesday! :o)
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Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog via iFellowship! Fear does more damage to our relationships than anything else which is why Christ enables us with a sound mind rather than fear.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Video and extremely important message. Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteHi! Visiting through ifellowship. I so needed to read some of those verses today, especially Isaiah and 1 Peter. Thank you for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the comment on my blog Theresa! I know that for me, fearful thoughts can cause me to be less than effective for doing the work God has assigned me. I fear especially loss of my sweet babies and husband. I have to purposefully determine that I trust my Creator and have faith in his plans for me.
ReplyDeleteMy sister shared a verse with me ..."Surely he will never be shaken;a righteous man will be remembered forever.He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.His heart is secure, he will have no fear"
Psalms 112:6-8
Thanks again for the encouragement and your invite!
Hi! I'm visiting from iFellowship. You have a great looking blog! I'm now following! I look forward to coming back on a less busy day!
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Have a great Wednesday!
your sis in the faith
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Beautiful words and video.
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Gina
http://theishblog.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for sharing this! Need to take fears to the Lord...
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Theresa. Wish I could have visited yesterday, but my new "commitment" hasn't left me much time for blogging this week. Hope you are having a great week :-)
ReplyDeleteI just finished re-doing a mirror with the inscription Courage in the middle...along with Fearless by Max Lucado, I am attacking this in my life. Thanks for sharing...I wrote some of these scriptures to our son this morning who is concerned on a decision he has to make
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