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“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10) 

This verse gives us the reason to never be fearful. We must not fear because God is with us. There are several other Bible passages that confirm why we should not be afraid. 

A Christian that knows the word of God needs to especially realize that God is with you. Yes, the majority of our government is corrupt; there are terrorists, wars, financial crisis, diseases, illnesses, death, and the list goes on. Psalm 118:6 however tells us that, “The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” 

So, if God protects you, why do you fear? If God is on your side, what can man do to you? The same sentiment is expressed in Psalms 23:4 where it says: “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” 

Christians especially need to trust in God and help others to build their faith with encouragement reinforcing what the Bible teaches. We need to remember that all things work together for good to those who love God (Romans 8:28). 

Psalms 56:3-4 is another passage that tells us that: “Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.  In God (I will praise His word), in God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?” 

When we do not trust in God and instead let fear overtake us, it brings turmoil in our hearts and minds and we will not be able to think properly which will lead us to make mistakes. Instead, we need to surrender our fear to God and trust the Lord that He will do what is best since He always does if we let Him. Like a father who protects his children, so is God who will protect us from evil. 

We need to be thankful for Jesus’ comforting words: “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27). 

The question is simple then, either we trust our heavenly Father or we don’t. What will it be? 

Here are some encouraging Bible verses for you to read, memorize and use when you feel afraid: 

“I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” (Psalm 34:4) 

 “…Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord God, my God, will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you…” (1 Chronicles 28:20) 

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7) 

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.” (1 Corinthians 16:13) 

We need to focus on the Lord instead of our fear and every time dread enters our mind, we must remember that we are in the hand of our Almighty, All-knowing, loving Father. 

To meditate on the Word of God is a powerful step in overcoming anxiety, since the Bible is an immovable anchor for our life. 

We must hold fast to Scripture because fear is shattered on the foundational truth of God’s Word, especially in times of trouble. Therefore, “be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”  (Deuteronomy 31:6) 

And remember, “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.” (Isaiah 26:3) 

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