Because of God, no fear is ever, ever permanent.
Let me illustrate. Here are a few of the most common fears.
- Spiders.
- Dogs.
- Heights.
- Flying.
- Thunder and lightening.
- Being evaluated/judged negatively in social situations.
- Snakes
- Death
Look how each fear can be ended.
Spiders and dogs ...there's always someone who can remove them for you.
Heights and flying...The eternal God is your refuge, and his everlasting arms are under you. (Deut 33:27) This verse has been a help for a certain relative of mine who has these fears.
Thunder and lightning...Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go? Apparently this song lyric came from Job 36:32. Storms don't last forever - and while they do, God controls it all.
Negative judgement...I think the people passing judgement have more to fear. Just look at Matthew 7:1. And remember...God has declared you righteous. Nothing else matters.
Snakes...well...don't we worship the serpent crusher?
Which brings us to what may be the most common fear of all. Death. And we all know what happened to that. Jesus's words on the cross remind us.
It is finished.
Through death he destroyed the one who has the power of death. (Hebrews 2:14-15)
Now the worse thing that can happen to us - death - is actually the best. Because we will go to heaven and live forever with the one who casts out all fears with His perfect love!
Thank you Lord!
(I understand writing something is one thing and practising it is another. Please don't feel I'm belittling any fears you have.
Furthermore, if you're reading this and you're not saved, then understand that Christ died to put an end to all fears you may have. Please turn to Him and find the peace you long for!)
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