Fear Not

Are you facing a situation that seems impossible? Have you been struggling in a certain area of your life for a long time? Don’t make the mistake of going around talking about how big the problem is. Don’t go around confessing that you’re never going to make it. No, the bible says that the power of life and death are in the words you speak, and that you will eat the fruit it produces. Be very careful what words you’re allowing yourself to declare over your life.

One tactic I discovered to be very helpful in keeping focused and encouraged when the enemy is trying to attack is I find the promises of God that deal with the specific situation I’m up against and start declaring them over my life. When you realize God’s hand of favor is upon you, you will be able to overcome the doubt, the fear, the worry. Each time the enemy puts those things on you, bat them down with GOD’s words.

“Fear not, for I am with you.” “Be not dismayed, for I am your God.” “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

I could go on… and on… and on, because there’s 55 more verses just like it. Seems to me God meant business about pledging His faithfulness to you or He wouldn’t have mentioned it so often. So why worry? What exactly do you hope to accomplish by it? God placed those dreams and desires within you and when He did that He also created a plan to bring them to pass. Even when you can’t see a way, trust that God is making a way.

Today, I want to encourage you to start replacing the words of defeat you’ve been using, with the triumphant words God uses in His promises to you. The more you declare and believe His truth the more you’ll prevent the enemy from prevailing and you’ll be able to see God’s favor more clearly. As you keep standing in faith, as you keep hoping in God, you will see His promises manifest in your life. You’ll experience His favor and victory and see His amazing plan for your life come to pass!