Love God Greatly-Fear & AnxietySample

 READ: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Romans 12:2

SOAP: 2 Corinthians 10:5  

Have you ever thought about how fear is a product of this world we live in? The first time we see fear in Scripture is after Adam and Eve disobeyed God. In Genesis 3:10, Adam tells God the reason he hid when God walked in the garden was because Adam was naked and afraid. 

Since Adam, we continue to allow our thoughts to control our emotions and actions. God’s Word reminds us how to overcome our fearful thoughts. We conquer untruth by renewing our minds each day. 

Paul teaches the Romans about  transformation through the renewal of the mind, and he advocates that all believers go through this process. 

How often do you take time to allow the Lord to spiritually replenish you and allow your mind to rest? Oftentimes, we go to Scripture to learn or draw closer to God. Yet, we forget the importance of spiritual retreat. How can you use your quiet time with the Lord to renew your mind to help transform you to make you more like Christ?

Father God, thank You for the wisdom of Your Word. I praise You for the truth that You reveal in Christ. I pray that You will give me the courage to see the difference between the truth and the lies in my thoughts. In Jesus’ name, Amen.