Tag: spiritual

But the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the afflicted ever perish. Psalm 9:18 Being forgotten leads us down the pathway of fear. People become progressively needier the more that they become afraid. The needy offers fear wide open space to operate and exist daily. Fear limits creativity, blocks options and…

Those who know Your name will trust in You, for you Lord, have never forsaken those who seek You. Psalm 9:10 Freedom comes from knowing who will set you free. This scripture reveals the power of using and knowing God’s name to acquire freedom. Those who know the Lord’s name will also know what the Lord…

The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Psalm 9:9 When we feel burdened and oppressed, we especially long for a place of rest, a stronghold of safety where we can relax and enjoy our lives. We want freedom from our trouble, especially when there is no solution in…

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…