Fighting Fear

We may boldly say: "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?
Hebrews 13:6 NKJV


Have you ever on purpose watched a scary movie? The sudden slamming of a door in an empty house makes you jump in the movie theater.  I recall on my trip to Disneyland I had the nerve to go on the Bates Hotel ride. As you entered into the building it became dark and the scary music was playing and although I had not gotten to the point of being seated on the ride......along the way my senses were heightened and I was jumpy all the way through. Amusement parks and movies love to prey on people's fears and for some reason, there are people who like to be scared. 


When fear grips you and won't let go, you are immobilized.  Life can't continue as normal because there is no normal.  There is good news.  You and I do not have to be ruled by fear.  You have a powerful ally, the Creator of the universe.  Throughout the Bible, God's people struggled with being afraid.  While in captivity in Egypt, they feared for their lives knowing the Egyptian Army followed close behind.  The ever-present threat of war kept fear in their hearts for centuries.  Yet through all of these times, God promised to be near.


God is still near.  As the writer of Hebrews pointed out in his quote from Psalm 118:6, God is also your helper. Men cannot match His power.  This truth is the cornerstone for overcoming fear.  God is greater than your enemy, whether that enemy lives in the real world or in your mind.  Prayer is one of the greatest weapons against fear.  In prayer, you connect with God's power and presence.  Sometimes all it takes is a simple prayer of "Help" or "Calm Me" to overcome fear.  Other times, fervent prayer can help you discover a different answer to your fear.  Learn to live each day with an attitude of prayer and the word of God in your heart.  Know that God is in control and if He brought you to it then He will give you the strength to go through it.