Faith Words: No Fear

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If this past year or so has taught us anything, it’s taught us that fear is contagious. I saw a quote today that read in part: “Fear doesn’t stop death. It stops life.” Isn’t that how this past year feels?  Between masks & stay at home orders, it feels like life almost stopped. 

But I refuse to live in fear!  I try not to be reckless or cavalier toward danger, but I refuse to live in fear. Over and over (some 365 times) in the scriptures, the word of God says “Fear not!”  

Am I concerned about everything that’s happening around us? Of course! But being afraid won’t help. Instead, I choose to pray, have faith and trust God. Faith is the antidote to fear.

We mustn’t let Satan push us around and cause us to cower in fear. Stand up. Put on your Godly armor and STAND!

Our God is good. Our God is mighty. And our God will never leave us or forsake us. 

Fear not!

Love, 

Patrice

I John 5:4b NIV

This is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith!


Comments

Sheree Denny said…
Psalm 143:8 NIV

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.
August 26, 2021 at 7:26 PM
Carol Rea said…
1st Peter 1:25 NIV

but the word of the Lord endures forever. And this is the word preached to you.
September 4, 2021 at 12:45 PM
Carol Rea said…
1st Peter 1:22 NIV

Now that you have purified yourself by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart.
September 4, 2021 at 12:47 PM
Kim OConnor said…
Hebrews 2:18 NIV

Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.
September 13, 2021 at 12:32 PM
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