Fear keeps us in bondage – in prison – in a cocoon
It isolates us – it divides us – it stops all growth
It causes death and destruction
It robs us of time, of friends, of family
It robs us of our destiny – our ability – our potential
It is the fiery dart of the enemy that is cloaked
Invisible – it gathers no attention
It just is – as it utterly steals, kills & destroys
Fear keeps love at bay
Ruins hope for the hopeless – deprives God of His praises
Fear keeps “trying” from every being an action
It doesn’t lurk in shadows – but stands in the forefront of the mind held captive
It won’t let restoration or redemption take root
and give way to forgiveness, love, mercy and faith.
Fear keeps new fresh growth from squeezing out of the branch
so that fruit will develop
Fear keeps revelation from ever being received
Yet God did not give us this spirit of fear, but of love, of power and of a sound mind.
Peter got out of the boat and walked on water. But once he took his eyes off of Jesus and considered his circumstances, he became afraid and he started to sink. What circumstance in your life causes fear to rise in you? What is causing you to sink?
Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7
Boldly say “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” Hebrews 13:6
For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”