Tag: Jesus

For you have upheld my right and my cause; You have sat on Your throne, judging righteously. Psalm 9:4 Many people become fearful because they feel their rights have been trampled upon. We may feel that the cause that we fought for was worthless. However, it is God who decides what rights to give and what…

You made man ruler over the works of Your hands; You put everything under his feet. Psalm 8:6 The emotion of fear makes us feel helpless and inept. We feel dominated and insignificant. This verse is a reminder of why the Lord made us, to rule and reign even when our circumstances do not reflect this.…

Turn, O Lord, and deliver me; save me because of Your unfailing love. Psalm 6:4 One of the greatest reasons for fear is that we fear that the Lord has turned away from us and has not remembered us. We may feel that the Lord has forgotten our need for deliverance and help. But this verse…

But let all who take refuge in You be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You. Psalm 5:11 This verse contains some critical elements in our fight with fear. The first element is taking refuge in the Lord. Our normal fear…

I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 Fear is a constant torment that steals our peace. We cannot sleep because we cannot rest. We have great peace when we experience the Lord’s presence in our situation. This peace comes from disciplining ourselves to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…