When Fear Won't Leave
Dread that shows up before you can reason with it, and a body that reacts before your mind does.
Encouragement
Fear is one of the most physical things a person can experience, which is why being told to calm down never helps. God does not scold you for it. He speaks into it: Fear thou not, for I am with thee. Notice the order. The reason not to fear is not that the danger is imaginary, but that you are not facing it alone. Some fears shrink when named; others simply have to be walked through with company. You have company. Whatever today holds, you will not walk into it unaccompanied.
Scripture for this season
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
Ready · Read aloud exactly as written in the King James Version.
Guided prayer
Lord, I am afraid and I cannot talk myself out of it. Thank You that You are with me and that You have not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Steady my body and my thoughts. Help me take the next step rather than the whole staircase. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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One practical next step
Name the fear out loud to God, then do the next small thing in front of you.
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