OVERVIEW
I AM AFRAID.
I CAN'T DO THIS.
I'M NOT ENOUGH.
This is one of the biggest lies, the enemy uses to discourage you. He whispers in your ears saying, you are incapable, you are unable and you are weak.
How many times you missed an opportunity just because you are afraid of something.
Willis Whitney, says:
"Some men have thousands of reasons why they can't do what they want to do when all they really need is one reason why they can."
And it's true! And where is that thousand reasons or doubts coming from? Maybe you are really capable. Maybe you really can!
John Mason, says in his book, Let Go of Whatever Holds You Back:
"You can only accomplish in proportion to what you attempt."
"You're like a rubber band. You must be stretched to be effective."
Wow! I agree. After I've read this, I started to assess myself and it's really a wake-up call to me during those times. Let me share a little bit of my story and how I overcome my fear and finally started to go on the journey that I want to take in my life.
→ I resigned from my job because I started to dream big. I honestly felt that I'm not growing and I am just stuck in there. However it's not really easy to find another job, I'm trying to figure out where I want to go and where I wanna be. I've gone through a lot of interviews and job searching, over and over again. And I ended up discouraged and tired of the process. Fear of the future and disappointment crippled my bones. I can't even make a move. I'm so afraid to take more risk. I even blame God for all my pain and defeat.
I run away from God.
That was my biggest mistake. I thought I can do it on my own but FEAR and DISCOURAGEMENT continued to paralyze me. This is what happened to me:
- I became more scared and became unable.
- I wanted to go overseas however I could not even start the application cause I know God's favor is not on me. I am afraid to go.
- I started to disobey God.
- I was depressed because I listened to the lies of the enemy.
- Negativity ruled my mind.
- I have no peace.
- The moment you depart from God, you will have fear.
The enemy will start attacking you because you're no longer under God's protection. Because fear is the opposite of FAITH.
FIVE WAYS TO CONQUER FEAR
1. REPENT
Repentance means, "a change of heart"; "a change of direction". It means coming back to God, humbling yourself, and surrendering all to His Will. You have to turn around, 180 degrees.
ACTS 3:19
"Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord."
God has been so good to me. He leads me back to repentance. Thanks to the Holy Spirit of God. When you're on God's side, you will no longer feel condemned, you'll be brave again to face anything. Your fear will immediately disappear.
2. INCREASE YOUR FAITH
HEBREWS 11:1
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
If you have faith in God, you believe that all things are possible. You believe that God is in control and you trust the Lord wholeheartedly. You're not going to be afraid to take a leap of faith as you're following God's Word.
PSALM 119:105
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
3. LISTEN TO ADVICE
PROVERBS 19:20
"Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future."
PROVERBS 12:15
"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice."
Yeah, I know, the view is beautiful and the sky is so peaceful. I felt the same peace and assurance from God at that time. It is true that God uses people to direct us to where He wants us to be. When you listen to your parents or even from a matured Christian or your spiritual parents, you'll gain confidence instead of fear. When you open up to those who are really concerned about your life, you're humbling yourself before the Lord. It is said in:
EPHESIANS 6:1
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right."
4. APPROACH GOD'S THRONE THROUGH PRAYERS
PSALM 34:4
"I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears."
1 JOHN 5:14
"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us."
PSALM 118:6
"The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me."
You might want to ask yourself these questions:
- Where do I put my trust and confidence?
- Whom shall I fear, if God is for me, who can be against me?
Approach God's throne with a joyful heart. God listens to sincere prayer. God moves when we pray. Desire more of Him, surely you'll receive a bonus of God's protection, favor, and a little more unexpected blessings in your life. Prayer is our most powerful weapon. Rebuke fear in prayer and use the powerful name of our Lord, Jesus. That's when your fear will truly disappear. No wonder, those people who pray a lot, worry less. For they know that our Creator is in control.
5. OBEY GOD
PSALM 128:1
"Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him."
PSALM 119:30
"I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws."
Have you ever feel afraid whenever you disobey any law? It can be sneaking at school or on the road, you drive recklessly and beating the red light, I hope not.
DISOBEDIENCE CAUSES FEAR!
Because you know that when you disobey something, you will have NO PEACE. You'll always feel nervous about being caught.
What more if you disobey God's Law? The Word of God is the ultimate law in our lives. It says in:
JOSHUA 1:7
"Be careful to obey all the law that my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go."
FINAL THOUGHTS
So our confidence and successes are from God. When we obey Him, He's faithful to grant the desires of our hearts. Remember, He's All-Powerful, All-knowing God.
ALWAYS REMEMBER.......TRUE JOY ABIDES IN OBEDIENCE!
IN OBEDIENCE, YOU'LL GAIN CONFIDENCE!
FEAR WILL DISAPPEAR IN PRAYER.
STAY ON GOD'S SIDE.
AND NOW FEAR HAS NO POWER IN YOUR LIFE! IN JESUS NAME.
AMEN AND AMEN.
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