God’s Words – Believe and Practice

1. THE SPIRIT GOD GAVE US DOES NOT MAKE US TIMID —2 Timothy 1:7
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

2. BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS —Deuteronomy 31:6

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes
with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

3. I WILL FEAR NO EVIL —Psalm 23:4

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your
staff, they comfort me.

4. WHY WASTE TIME WORRYING? —Luke 12:25

“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?”

5. NOTHING WILL BE ABLE TO SEPARATE US FROM GOD’S LOVE —Romans 8:38-39

In his letter to the Romans, Paul declares boldly—that, despite all the trials that he and other believers
were going through and would still go through, “we are more than conquerors through him who loved
us.”
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the
future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to
separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

6. WHOM SHALL I FEAR? —Psalm 27:1

Though he was pursued by Saul and threatened with very real physical death more than most of us can
say for ourselves, David held fast to the truth that God truly is in control.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of
whom shall I be afraid?”

—Psalm 111:10 : The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have
good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.”

7. GOD IS WITH YOU —Isaiah 41:10

Next time you find yourself starting to let fear into your thoughts, remember that God is with you
always. This is His promise to those who live within His will.
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help
you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

8. WHAT ABOUT FEAR OF DEATH? —Matthew 10:28

“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who
can destroy both soul and body in hell.”

9. GOD IS OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH —Psalm 46:1-3

We can live fearless, emboldened by the strength of our God—no matter what is going on around us.
Once again, this truth is found in God’s Word. Over and over God reminds us that we don’t need to fear
in any circumstance, and still over and over, we humans tend to fear. Let this verse serve as yet another
reminder that fear simply has no place in the life of a Christ-follower. Are we going to trust what the
Bible says or not?

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the
earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the
mountains quake with their surging.”

10. WHAT IF WE GO THROUGH SUFFERING?

Here’s what Paul wrote in his second letter to Timothy. May God increase all of our faith so we can be
firm in our belief, just as Paul was. Let us entrust our entire lives into the hands of God. He is able to
take care of us better than we are.
—2 Timothy 1:12 : “That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know
whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that
day.”
—Philippians 4:7 : And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and
your minds in Christ Jesus.”

11. EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH GOD:

Mark 10:27 “Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are
possible with God.’”

12.OTHER INSPIRATIONAL VERSES

Psalm 37:23-24 “The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may
stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.”
Luke 12:32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom
Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the
LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
2 Corinthians 5:7 “For we live by faith, not by sight.”
1 Timothy 6:12 “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called
when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”
1 John 4:4 “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is
greater than the one who is in the world.”
Isaiah 40:31 “…but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like
eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Hebrews 13:5 “God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’”
Exodus 14:14 : The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”
Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.