Fear

Do Not Fear What They Fear

…do not fear what they fear, nor be in dread. But the Lord of hosts, him you shall honor as holy. Let him be your fear… (Isaiah 8:12–13, ESV)

There are an incredible number of fears in the world, and it depends who we speak to as to what the most urgent of…

God Is Still There

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. (Psalm 46:1–3)

God’s Love Destroys Our Fear

Immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice you will disown me three times.” And he broke down and wept. (Mark 14:72)

Therefore, We Will Not Fear

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though the waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose streams make…

Prayer: Pouring Out the Heart

Trust in the Lord at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah.

Psalm 62:8

God created us with the capacity to feel, and this is because we are made in His image. Just as God felt…

I Will Fear No Evil

I will fear no evil, for You are with me.

Psalm 23:4

The presence of the Lord takes away our fear. 1 John 4:18 says, “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not…

The Valley of the Shadow of Death

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death…

Psalm 23:4

The canyons and valleys provide passage to the higher plains where the sheep need to feed in summer months. There also predators lurk, waiting for…

Lavish Grace

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us.

Ephesians 1:7–8

Very few of us truly live in our thoughts. Most of us live in our emotions. Though there is an…

Do Not Be Afraid

One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. for I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.”

Acts 18:9–10

God’s Children Can Cry Out when Afraid

O LORD, the God who saves me, day and night I cry out before you.

Psalm 88:1

Should parents allow their children to come to them when they are afraid? Of course. Good parents may model courage, may show their…