7 Bible Verses to Overcome Fear
“I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears” (Psalm 34.4 NLT).
How Fear Gets Started
My middle child, who was 11 years old at the time, began to have a serious fear of choking. The fear was irrational and probably stemmed from me. I have enlarged tonsils, which caused me to have frequent sore throats when I was young and difficulty swallowing. I still sometimes choke as an adult if I don’t chew my food thoroughly. I’m used to it now, so I tend not to notice. I assume my son saw a few of my choking fits and fear lodged itself deep within him.
My son’s fear moved beyond a simple explanation, however, and into a spiritual battle. The enemy took that fear and ran with it. Just like a lion, the enemy looks to attack the weak, isolated and the young. My son is young, and the enemy does not play fair. He used that fear to oppress and torment my son every single day and night for weeks.
“Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5.8 NLT).
How Fear Becomes a Battle
My son’s fear of choking became so consuming that he wouldn’t eat and he began to lose weight. He was tormented by the fear and cried out to me several times. I would pray over him, but it wasn’t working. Finally, we were in the car one day, and he broke down again. I had experienced a similar battle with fear when I was his age, and I knew if I didn’t uproot it now, it would stay tucked inside of him like shrapnel.
Finally, I had it! I knew right then and there, this fear wasn’t caused by stress or a need for attention or a projection of worry. This fear was an attack of the enemy, and this mom was ready to fight! Although I am not strong enough, I know the One Who is. He is the Creator of the heavens and earth, and all earth including fear bows to Him.
“Everything on earth will worship you; they will sing your praises, shouting your name in glorious songs” (Psalm 66.4 NLT).
How Fear Gets Demolished
I know that the name of Jesus is powerful. I know that the enemy must flee from His name. I know that there is power in the Blood of Jesus. And I know that FEAR BOWS TO THE CROSS!
I stepped into the supernatural realm, and I stood in God’s throne room with my son at my side. I waged war against an enemy who wants nothing more than to torment my kid with fear! I told that enemy he had no authority here. I looked toward heaven and proclaimed that my son is co-heirs with Christ. He is God’s beloved son. He walks in God’s authority. And I banned the Devil from messing with my son!
And it worked. That night I told my son that he might have residual feelings, like waking up from a nightmare, but the root fear had been banished. After that, my son began to eat more, and now six months later, my son has not mentioned anything about choking. What the enemy meant for evil, God turned to good. Now my son knows that he has the victory in Christ! He is stronger because he knows how to overcome fear!
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people” (Genesis 50.20 NLT).
There is No Fear in Words of Life
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words” (Proverbs 18.21 AMP).
I realize now that my kids are always watching and listening to me. I need to be really careful about what I say in front of them. I don’t want to say negative words of fear. Instead, I want to say overcoming words of faith! This doesn’t mean that I’m untouched by the fact that we live in a fallen world. It does mean, however, that I am tapped into the limitless power of God through Jesus Christ! Whenever I feel the weight of fear on my own shoulders, I must automatically transform them into words of life.
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