Praying Against Fear

There are times in our lives when we come face to face with fear, anxiety, or doubt more often than we care to admit—and so do our friends. Whether it’s an all-consuming anxiety, deep-rooted fears, or lies that keep holding us back, God has given us a tried-and-true formula to speak into our souls and over our friends to remember we were not designed with a spirit of fear in mind, but rather spirits of steadiness and courage.

When our friends feel paralyzed with fear, we can help them fight back as we pray 2 Timothy 1:7 over their mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Remind your friends that they can live confidently in what God has given them and reject the fear the world has to offer because they can trust God.

Choosing to believe that God has given us a spirit of power, love, and self-control will always lead to greater freedom and safety than choosing to stay stuck in fear, and it’s worth fighting for. Encourage God’s freedom over fear in the lives of your friends today by praying 2 Timothy 1:7 over their circumstances.

TRY THS PRAYER:

God, thank You for giving us a spirit of power, love, and self-control. Encourage __________ (insert friend’s name) to not give in to a false spirit of fear, but instead reject it as something that doesn’t belong to them anymore. Strengthen their spirit to discern what is from You and what isn’t, increasing their resolve to live in the freedom they were created for by choosing to trust You with every area of their lives where fear may be creeping in. Increase their awareness of Your power in and through them, Your love that conquers all things, and the self-control You’ve equipped them with over their thought patterns and behaviors. Give them courage to claim 2 Timothy 1:7 as Your good word to them personally today. Thank You for showing us how to fight fear and live the life of freedom for which You created us.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP:

Encourage a friend (or several!) by saving the graphic with the verse below and sending it as a text to whomever God brings to mind, letting them know you’re praying for them today.