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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…

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge… 2 Samuel 22:2-3 In this verse, the Lord’s character is alluded to in the concrete image of the rock. How much more concrete can you get than a rock? Rocks in this time were used…

But be sure to fear the Lord and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you. I Samuel 12:24 To serve the Lord effectively, you must mediate on the attributes and works of the Lord. When you serve someone, you think of their desires, thoughts and ways. A…

Now fear the Lord and serve Him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt and serve the Lord. Joshua 24:14 The phrase, fear the Lord, is the correct usage of fear. We must at least respect and honor the greatness of our God. It is in holding…