By Pastor Naomi Mitchell
Carter County Times
God commands us over 300 times in the Bible; “Do not fear.”
“Be anxious for nothing.”
He wouldn’t tell us this if He hadn’t already given us the tools to fight back.
If anxiety feels like a battle you can’t win, you’re not alone, but you are not powerless either. God’s Word is filled with truth to help you push back against fear and reclaim peace.
Anxiety may feel unavoidable, but it is not undefeatable. We experience worry, fear, and anxiety so often that they start to feel like just another part of life, something we must accept, much like a cold. But God didn’t create us to live afraid, worried, and anxious. He has already given us the tools to fight back against the spirit of fear. Over 300 times, He tells us in His Word, “do not fear, or do not worry, and don’t be anxious for nothing.” That means we have a choice and with God’s help we can choose peace over panic, faith over fear.
There are many scriptures in the Word of God that will help us to fight worry, fear, and anxiety.
Philippians 4:6-7 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving make your requests know to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Matthew 6:34 says, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all of your heart, do not depend on your own understanding, seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 says, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Luke 12:24-26 says, “Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap; they have no storeroom nor barn, and yet God feeds them; how much more valuable you are than the birds. And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life’s span? If then you cannot do even a very little thing, why do you worry about other matters?”
Matthew 6:25 says, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?”
Peace is a gift. John 14:27 says, “I’m leaving you with a gift, peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”
Psalm 34:4 says, “I sought the Lord and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.”
John 14:1 says, “Let not your heart be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in Me.”
Joshua 1:9 says, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the Lord you God will be with you wherever you go.”
Be intentional in praying these scriptures and letting them become a part of your daily life. Prayer is talking to God His way by letting Him speak to you through His Word. Share everything with Him, your joys, your worries, your struggles, and hopes. Trust that He hears you and cares for you. Stay away from things that pull you away from God. Be committed to the Lord and He will be faithful and committed to answer you when you call. Stay rooted!! Amen! So be it!
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