Taken from Fight On: The Battle for Courage
A book for all those who are searching for hope,
inspiration and courage in the days ahead.
[Your daily inspiration from Michael encouraging you to fight off fear using scripture and his unique insights.]
[editors note – you may have to “refresh” to see the current day]
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January 22nd
But you are a shield around me, O Lord; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. Psalm 3:3 We protect what is valuable to us and so does God. We shield those who we love, and we care for them. We give blessing and honor to that which we value often daily. God… Read more
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January 21st
Serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling. Psalm 2:11 The words serve and rejoice are two key words that help us deal with fear. Serving the Lord deepens our relationship with Him and deepens our confidence that He will care for us. We need to do this on an hour by hour and… Read more
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January 20th
I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to protect us from enemies on the road, because we had told the king, “The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to Him, but His great anger is against all who forsake Him.” Ezra 8:22 It is a fearful thing to… Read more
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January 19th
Worship the Lord your God; it is He who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies. 2 Kings 17:39 The worship and awe of God from His people creates a powerful connection where spiritual might and power are transmitted. It is through this connection that fear is defeatedand banished from our lives. It… Read more
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January 18th
Don’t be afraid,” the prophet Elisha answered, “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes so he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around… Read more
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January 17th
It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. 2 Samuel 22:33 Who is better to give strength than the One who makes strength in the first place? Yes, of course, this is God Himself who wants to give strength to His own people. This verse also implies that the author… Read more
