Embracing Courage in the Face of Fear
Fear is a universal human emotion that can paralyze us, holding us back from living the life we were meant to live. But what if we could overcome fear and tap into a deeper sense of courage and confidence?
The Source of Fear
Fear often stems from the unknown, and our greatest fears are usually centered around what might happen in the future. But God’s perspective is different. To Him, the future is already a reality, and He sees everything that is yet to come. This means that we can trust in His goodness and faithfulness, knowing that He has our best interests at heart.
God’s Spirit of Power and Love
As the apostle Paul wrote, “God did not give us a spirit of timidity… but he has given us a spirit of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control” (2 Timothy 1:7). This means that we have access to a powerful resource that can help us overcome fear and live with courage and confidence.
Facing Our Fears
So how can we face our fears and overcome them? One way is to let God’s love envelop us, even in the midst of our fear. Imagine being hugged by God, feeling His presence and hearing His whispered words of comfort: “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 40:10).
Courage in Action
As Rick Warren so aptly put it, “Courage is not the absence of fear; courage is moving ahead in spite of your fear.” When we choose to face our fears with courage, we open ourselves up to a life of freedom and possibility. We can say with confidence, “The LORD is with me, I will not be afraid; What can man do to me?” (Psalm 118:6).
Starting Your Journey
If you’ve never surrendered your life to Christ, today is the perfect day to start. You can begin by praying one of the following prayers:
Prayer of Surrender
Lord Jesus, I want to trust you from now on. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of my life. Make me be the person You want me to be. Thank you for enabling me to trust you in these uncertain times. Amen.
Prayer for Courage and Wisdom
Dear God, today I bring you my life, my hopes, my dreams, my deepest yearnings… You know me intimately. You knew me even before I was formed in the womb. You called me into this world to do good and live the life I was uniquely and specifically created for. I ask for Courage and Wisdom to live this life–the life of my dreams. Show me where to start and help me be open to hearing your Voice today. I ask for a greater consciousness of your Presence, today and every day of my life. Amen.
If you’ve prayed one of these prayers, we’d love to hear from you and offer you some online resources to help you on your journey with God.
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