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Surrendering Fear
Fear is one of the enemy’s greatest weapons, but God has given us His lavish love as the perfect antidote. 1 John 4:18 says, “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear.” When we truly receive the reality of how deeply the Father loves us, fear loses its grip.
The Bible often reminds us, “Do not fear.” This isn’t just a command; it’s a loving invitation from the God who protects us and wants us to be at peace. God isn’t asking us to force fear away through our own strength; He’s inviting us to rest in His love so deeply that fear has to flee. If we open ourselves up to the gift of His presence, He fills the space where fear once lived.
In the New King James Version (NKJV) of the Bible, the phrase “Do not fear” appears 51 times, and “Do not be afraid” appears 48 times. Additionally, the expression “Fear not” is found 11 times. There are approximately 110 occurrences of God commanding His people not to live in fear.
Fear looks at the darkness and trembles. Love looks at the same darkness and knows that God is in the middle of it with us. His peace steadies our hearts. His Spirit empowers us to stand firm. Fear says, “You’re alone and unprotected.” Love says, “I will never leave you or forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5).
To live free from fear, we must learn to agree with God’s heart toward us. He calls us His beloved and promises us His peace. He fills us with His Spirit. When we choose to receive these truths, we step into freedom. It’s not by denying fear, but by replacing it with the perfect love of God.
Fear paralyzes us and keeps us from living in God’s freedom. When we surrender fear to Him, courage rises and peace takes root.
I Invite You to Ask Yourself:
- What fears have been holding me back lately?
- How do those fears affect my thoughts, decisions, or relationships?
- Where in my life has fear been louder than God’s love?
- How can I remind myself daily to align with God’s heart for me, rather than my fears?
I Invite You to Pray:
Father, I lay my fears at Your feet. Replace them with courage and confidence in Your unfailing love. Thank You for loving me perfectly. Teach me to receive Your love so deeply that fear has no place in me. Fill me with Your Spirit, Your peace, and Your presence. Help me to face the darkness, not with trembling, but with courage rooted in the Truth that I am fully loved by You and Your perfect love casts out fear. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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Do you identify with "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak?" If so, you're not alone. This 30-day Bible reading plan focuses on how to partner with God to restore our souls. We can renew our minds, submit our wills (submit isn't as scary a word as you might think), and heal our emotions. I invite you to join me in learning to walk more fully in the Spirit, instead of being governed by our flesh. Your limitless life awaits!
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