“FEAR NOT!” Intro- Scared Stiff?
5 Fear and trembling overwhelm me. I can’t stop shaking. Psalms 55:5 (NLT)
What are you afraid of?
Two Kinds of Fear:
UNHEALTHY & HEALTY FearUNHEALTHY FEAR:
- SITS US DOWN
- SHUTS US UP
- SUCKS THE LIFE OUT OF US
HEALTHY FEAR:
- PROTECTS US
- STIMULATES US
- MOTIVATES US
God’s Response to UNHEALTHY FEAR: DON’T BE AFRAID!
10 Fear not, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed. I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10 (TLB)
9 I command you—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NLT)
Getting Your Fear In Gear…
1. TRUTH.
32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 (NLT)
2. LOVE.
18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18 (NIV)
3. FAITH.
3 But when I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psalms 56:3 (NLT)
“God I don’t want to live my life paralyzed by fear. I don’t want my decisions, my actions to be motivated by unhealthy fear. Over the next 40 days I want to learn to trust you more, to allow your love to drive out fear and the truth of your Word to set me free. I commit my life to You this morning. May I bring you glory and honor as I live each day. Thank you for your faithfulness and your presence. In Jesus name, Amen.”
