GOOD NEWS!
By: Whitney Northern
For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.
Psalms 27:5 NIV
Why is it so easy for us to worry? Uncertainty is one of the hardest ideas to grasp, yet to be fearless is what God wants for us. Philippians 4:6 says, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done” (NLT).
It’s not a coincidence that there are so many scriptures about anxiety, trouble, and fear. Father God knew our struggles long before we drew our first breath. He knew there’d be people in a continuous battle against fear. The enemy wants us to cower! He wants us to be weak. He wants us to be scared and live in doubt because if we are afraid, we will never take the steps God wants us to take. We’ll miss out on ministry and could ultimately miss out on blessings!
The good news is that the Bible is overflowing with scriptures that are proof God doesn’t want that for us! When we lay those feelings down at His feet, we allow God to truly have control over everything, and when God is in control, what can go wrong? (The answer is absolutely nothing!)
If you’re feeling anxious today, challenge yourself to pray this prayer: “Father, I give you this feeling of fear/anxiety/worry/doubt. Your Word tells me that I do not have to be afraid and so I claim boldness and confidence in Your Name.”
For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.
Psalms 27:5 NIV
Why is it so easy for us to worry? Uncertainty is one of the hardest ideas to grasp, yet to be fearless is what God wants for us. Philippians 4:6 says, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done” (NLT).
It’s not a coincidence that there are so many scriptures about anxiety, trouble, and fear. Father God knew our struggles long before we drew our first breath. He knew there’d be people in a continuous battle against fear. The enemy wants us to cower! He wants us to be weak. He wants us to be scared and live in doubt because if we are afraid, we will never take the steps God wants us to take. We’ll miss out on ministry and could ultimately miss out on blessings!
The good news is that the Bible is overflowing with scriptures that are proof God doesn’t want that for us! When we lay those feelings down at His feet, we allow God to truly have control over everything, and when God is in control, what can go wrong? (The answer is absolutely nothing!)
If you’re feeling anxious today, challenge yourself to pray this prayer: “Father, I give you this feeling of fear/anxiety/worry/doubt. Your Word tells me that I do not have to be afraid and so I claim boldness and confidence in Your Name.”