Fear is one of the major stronghold that the enemy uses. Especially in this world that is filled with a lot of uncertainties, it is very easy for fear to grip your hearts and minds, that spirals down to a series of anxiety and doubt. You should know that with your believe in Christ Jesus, you are automatically called to a different way of living; which means your life should be that of of faith, courage, and trust in the one who conquered fear itself. Let me quench the spirit of fear with you by showing you that strength you have in Christ Jesus and experience the freedom He offers.
The first step to living a life of faith, courage and trust is by Understanding Fear. In order to actually overcome fear, you must first understand it. Have a full knowledge of what fear is and what you are afraid of is paramount to actually experiencing freedom in Jesus Christ. Hosea 4:6a; My people perish for lack of knowledge... Understanding fear shows you that it manifests in multiple ways — fear of the unknown, fear of failure, fear of rejection, and many others. However, at its core, the root of fear is lack of trust in yourself, in others, and ultimately, in God. Identifying and understanding the source of your fears, begins the journey to addressing those fears with faith.
"Do not fear" is mentioned 365 times in the bible which means there is one for each day of
the year. The Bible is filled with promises of God's love, protection, and faithfulness and as a child of God, you are entitle to those promises. Your access to these promises serves as powerful antidotes to fear. As long as you Embrace the Promises of Christ Jesus through prayer, studying of the word, and fellowship , you can strengthen your faith and trust in God's goodness, thereby overcoming the fears that might threaten to overwhelm you. There is no better antidote of fear than Faith. Your choice to trust in God's sovereignty and goodness by Walking in Faith, allows you to face any life's challenges with confidence, because you are rest assured that He is with you every step of the way. When you surrender your fears to Him and step out in faith, you open yourself up to the abundant life that God promised you.
You have to Cultivate the spirit of Courage; Courage is not the absence of fear but the willingness to act in spite of your fears. Your ability to cultivate the spirit of courage through prayer, obedience, and relying on the Holy Spirit, will help you to discover that fear cannot rule your life or have any power of you. But the spirit of courage empowers you to live boldly for Christ, knowing that He has equipped you for every good work. Then you have to Walk in Freedom. You are no longer a slave to fear because you are related to Christ Jesus, . His sacrifice on the cross, conquered sin, death, and the powers of darkness, which in turn has set you free to live victoriously overcoming the spirit of fear. Your ability to abide in Him and His word allows you to experience true freedom; the freedom to love, to serve, and to live out your purpose without fear.
Now, fear might be the default response to the challenges of life, but as co-heir with Jesus Christ, you have been empowered to to rise above it. Following the steps listed above; Understanding the nature of fear, embracing God's promises, walking in faith and courage, and surrendering to His will, you can permanently remove the spirit of fear from your life and experience the fullness of joy and peace that only God offers. I pray that you never forget that in Christ, you are more than conquerors, and nothing can separate you from His love.
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