Fear Not

There is healthy fear and unhealthy fear. Healthy fear helps us avoid dangerous or life threatening situations. God has given us the emotion of fear as protection from making risky decisions. As with anything in life, going to extremes leads to bondage. Unhealthy fear develops when our imagination takes us in the realm of negative and irrational possibilities. Sometimes the fear can be very vague. There is just a fear that something bad might happen. This type of unhealthy fear can develop into a stronghold in our minds. It may seem easier said than done to change our mindsets but God has made provision for us to renew our minds with the Truth of His Word. 

The same way that we ruminate and chew on negative thoughts is the same way that we renew our minds with God’s Truth. Joshua 1:8-9 says, This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” I love this passage of scripture. God never fails. He always keeps His promises. We just need to take Him at His Word. He will give us success and deliver us from fear as we meditate on His Word.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, give me a hunger and thirst for Your Word. Give me understanding as I read and meditate on Your Word. Let it be health and healing to my mind.