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SUMMARY:
 When you and I focus on our circumstances, we can find reasons to be fearful.
 We might worry about losing our jobs, or homes,or retirement savings.It’s natural to feel concerned when the economy is suffering.But should a believer allow his or her life to be
controlled 
by fear? No.We may have
moments
of anxiety, but you and I should trust in our sovereignGod, not in our circumstances.The truth is, every follower of Jesus Christ can choose to walk in faith rather than in fear.Our relationship with the Lordgives us the ability to face hardship confident in Hisprovision and care.As God’s children, we can restin His promise that our heavenly Father will supply all we need.
SCRIPTURAL PRINCIPLES:
Fear does not fit who we are aschildren of God.
In Isaiah 41:10, the Lord gives a powerful promiseto His people:“Do not fear, for I am with you;donot anxiously look about you, for I am your God.I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”In 2 Timothy1:7, Paul wrote:“God has not givenus a spirit of timidity, but of power and love anddiscipline.”If fear prevents you from resting atnight or hinders your obedience, you are notdemonstrating trust in Him.Genuine faith andoverwhelming fear are incompatible.
Fear affects a person in many different ways. It . . .
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Causes confusion.
A fearful person willhave a difficult time thinking clearly.
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Contributes to indecision.
When someoneis afraid of making a mistake, he or sheoften delays making any choice at all.
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Hinders us from achieving what God  wants us to accomplish.
A fearful personloses opportunities because he or sheexpects failure.
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Damages self-confidence.
Frightenedpeople can seem insecure and incompetentbecause they doubt their ability to succeed.
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Affects our relationships.
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Can lead to full-blown panic.
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Sometimes drives people to a lifestyle of drug and alcohol abuse.
God does not want us to walk in fear.
 Jesus reassured His followers that they didn’thave to worry about food, drink, and clothing(Matt.6:31-33).Although the Bible does talk aboutthe importance of fearing God, that does not mean we are supposed to cower in terror because of Hisholiness.Instead, it means we are to revere theLord and stand in awe of Him.Only those whohave not accepted the gift of salvation or who are walking in deliberate rebellion against Him have alegitimate reason to fear God.
The Pathway of Faith
Practical Lessons for Understanding the Word of God
KEY PASSAGE:
Isaiah 41:8-13
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SUPPORTING SCRIPTURE:
Psalm 63:6;103:19;119:97-105,126 | Isaiah 9:7Matthew 6:31-33 | Luke 12:32 | John 14:16-17 | Acts 1:8 | Romans 8:28 | 2 Corinthians 11:24-25Philippians 4:19 | 2 Timothy 1:7 | Hebrews 13:5
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