“When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. In God, I praise his word. In God, I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?”
Psalms 56:3–4
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Fear
Scripture for moments when fear feels bigger than your courage or your circumstances feel bigger than you.
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When you're afraid
Scripture for turning toward God in the middle of fear.
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Isaiah 41:10
Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
Psalms 27:1
By David. The LORD is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?
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When you need courage to move forward
Passages for taking the next step even while you still feel afraid.
“Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.””
Joshua 1:9
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When fear makes you feel alone
Scripture for remembering God's presence when circumstances feel threatening.
“The LORD himself is who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be discouraged.””
Deuteronomy 31:8
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Psalms 23:1–6
A Psalm by David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even 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. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over. Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the LORD’s house forever.
Isaiah 41:10
Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
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When your mind keeps going to the worst case
Passages for shifting your attention from fear toward trust.
“The LORD is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Psalms 118:6
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When you need fear to loosen its grip
Scripture about the kind of love and spirit God calls you to live from.
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.”
1 John 4:18
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When you need courage right now
Bring the thing you're afraid of into prayer instead of facing it alone.
“When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. In God, I praise his word. In God, I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?”
Psalms 56:3–4
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Read the passage slowly and notice what it gives you to hold onto when you're afraid.
REFLECT
What exactly are you afraid might happen?
PRAY
Name your fear to God and ask Him for courage, peace, and enough trust to take the next step.
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Isaiah 41:10
Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
Joshua 1:9
Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
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