I sought the Lord, and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears. (Psalm 34:4 KJV)
I love that verse! It’s a grateful proclamation of what God has done for someone who was troubled and bound by fear.
Facing your fears is an ongoing part of life. Some fears are reasonable and others are obviously irrational, but any kind of fear can hold you hostage.
The good news is, each and every fear has an antidote, and in every case it’s going to begin with focusing on God’s love and care for you.
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.
If you are dealing with some form of fear in your life, realize that you do not need to be bound by that fear. Remember that God loves you, that He wants you to be happy, to thrive and to prosper. And then, face your fears.
If fear is holding you back, remember that the only power fear has is the power that you allow it to have. You probably won’t overcome all your fears in one day, or perhaps even in your lifetime, but each time you confront a fear and take a small step to overcome it, you are one step closer to that fear having no power over you. [1]
Love casts out fear, for when we know we are loved, we are not afraid. Whoever has God’s perfect love, fear is gone out of the universe for him. - A. W. Tozer
[1] Anchor Be of Good Courage
