by Marcie Bridges, @Marcie_Bridges
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One of the posts I read encourages us to quit dwelling on what those things that are causing us fear by renewing our minds and taking those thoughts captive so that we are no longer living in fear but living in the abundant life of Christ.
“The enemy uses fear to bully many of God’s children. Spiritually, I see him as standing in the way of God’s blessings for us.
The enemy says (metaphorically speaking), “If you want to get to God’s blessings, you’ve got to get past me!”
Fear may mask itself as anxiety, worry, apprehension, or concern but these are still fear-based emotions… However, God’s word gives us prescriptions to stop fear at the source. My go-to prescription when fear tries to come upon me is 1 John 4:18:
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.”
God does not want His children to live in torment, victims of the enemy’s bullying. Jesus came to set us free and destroy the works of the enemy through the power of His word!” ¹ ~Kimberly Taylor, Take Back Your Temple
worry no purpose or plan
guilt is a bottomless pit
complaints have no gain
and doubt only causes pain.
Why should I speak of
thanksgiving each and
every day? Ahhh… my friend
now there’s the rub
what could it hurt to think
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on things of praise?
Take a minute, sit right down
take pen and paper out
write today’s thanksgivings
at least five treasures down.
“Five?” you say?
Oh yes, I think that
that will do just fine
whatever is good, lovely
and pure whatever is
noble and kind.
I see you have them
written and I also see
a most praiseworthy thing
a very peaceful smile
has accompanied your face.
What good is all the worry
what good is all the fear
why not end each day
with a grateful heart in prayer?
~Marcell Warner Bridges
©12 November 2015
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“When you are fearful and/or dismayed, that means you are meditating upon thoughts of “I am not able.”
However, during those times, you need to remind yourself that the Lord is with you – and He is able.” ¹
As Lauren Daigle sings in her song Trust in You, “There’s not a place where I’ll go You’ve not already stood!” ²
No need to worry. No need to fear. God is right here with us and goes before us so we can meet Him there.
²Lauren Daigle, Trust In You. (C) 2015 Centricity Music
Amen, Marcie! Perfect love does cast out fear. When we feel anxious or fearful, we need to turn immediately to God in prayer.
Blessings!
So true! Thank you!