Faith Is The Antidote To Fear

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 

  

  I have always liked the following acronym for Fear: 

  

False 

Evidence 

Appearing 

Real 

  

  So many times throughout my life I have worried and been fearful needlessly. It was indeed false evidence that appeared real. 

  Our imaginations often leap to the worst possible outcome. We naturally think about the most awful thing that could happen to us. It takes real discipline to overcome our foolish imaginations. 

   

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 2 Corinthians 10:5 (KJV) 

  

  When our emotions carry our thoughts away, we need to anchor our thinking with truth and knowledge. Wisdom and reason are our friends when our fears run amok. 

  Yet the greatest antidote to fear is faith. Nothing destroys fear quicker than faith placed in the power, provision, and deliverance of a caring God and ever-present Savior. 

  Our thoughts can drift into unhealthy territory quickly. Anxiety can fill us and lead us away from our Anchor and Hope. But reading and focusing upon scripture, meditating upon certain Bible verses, and always praying in fearful circumstances are important practices for the believer. 

  Ultimately, overcoming our fears depends upon trust in God. Igniting our faith in the Lord gives us the strength to overcome our fears. Remember your faith, and also remember that faith in faith is useless. Our faith is in Jesus. He is the object of our faith and when we focus upon Him, we have the antidote to our fear. 

  Prayer: Dear Lord, fears often come against us, and circumstances can cause fear to run amok. We need You. We trust in You. And we have faith that You will take us past our fears and into Your peace. Amen.