Fear

Slipping from the grip of fear is hard…and it’s even harder without the Lord’s help. That’s because so many times our logical truth clashes with past experiential knowledge …and rational thinking collides with what’s happened to us in the past. These are what they call triggers…sounds, sights, smells, or thoughts that remind you of fearful traumatic encounters in the past. And when they hit, you may experience flashbacks, anxiety, or even panic attacks. But what I’ve found the best to combat triggers is memorized Scripture. Start with Psalm 23, “I will fear no evil.” Next add Proverbs 1:33, “Be at ease without fear of harm,” when you listen to God’s voice. Isaiah has many verses to memorize such as Isaiah 35:4, “Be strong, do not fear for you will be delivered.” and Isaiah 41:10. “Do not fear, for I am with you.” Finally, memorize I John 4:18, ” There is no fear in love, but perfect love (from God) drives out fear.” So remember, God’s Word is readily available to encourage, uplift, and deliver us from fear.

, uplift, and deliver us from fear.