July 13, 2025
Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. New Living Translation
80% of Christians say they live in moderate to significant fear. The most common fears: rejection, failure, health, finances, harm to loved ones, the future.
Psalm 37:25 Once I was young, and now I am old. Yet I have never seen the godly abandoned or their children begging for bread. New Living Translation
Fear is a Spiritual Attack That Only Truth Can Knock Back
GOD, the All-Powerful Creator, is Always With Us
Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” New King James Version
Hebrews 13:5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For HeHimself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6 So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” New King James Version
GOD Rescues and Restores His Children
Proverbs 24:15 Don’t interfere with good people’s lives; don’t try to get the best of them.16 No matter how many times you trip them up, God-loyal people don’t stay down long; Soon they’re up on their feet, while the wicked end up flat on their faces. Message Bible
Psalm 40:1 I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. 2 He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. 3 He has put a new song in my mouth—Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, … New King James Version
2 Timothy 4:14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm, but the Lord will judge him for what he has done. 15 Be careful of him, for he fought against everything we said. New Living Translation
2 Timothy 4:16 The first time I was brought before the judge, no one came with me. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted against them. 17 But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength so that I might preach the Good News in its entirety for all the Gentiles to hear. And he rescued me from certain death. New Living Translation
2 Timothy 4:18 Yes, and the Lord will deliver me from every evil attack and will bring me safely into his heavenly Kingdom. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen. New Living Translation
GOD Loves You Unconditionally
Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. New Living Translation
Romans 8:31 What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? New Living Translation
Romans 8:35 Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? 36 (As the Scriptures say, “For your sake we are killed every day; we are being slaughtered like sheep.”) 37 No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. New Living Translation
Romans 8:38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. 39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. New Living Translation
GOD Made the Real You Fearless
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 8 So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, either, even though I’m in prison for him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News. New Living Translation
Casting Our Fear On GOD
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. New International Version
Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. New International Version
Embrace Hope (Romans 8:31)
Release Worries (Philippians 4:6-7)
Ask for Grace (Hebrews 4:15-16)
Seek Direction (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Enjoy God (Philippians 4:4, Nehemiah8:10)