I Choose Today to Not Fear: part 1

A friend reminded me that “fear is all about can’t, and hope is all about can,” which is so true! That statement gave me an aha moment.

When we let fear overtake our thoughts and actions, we are saying we can’t, or worse yet, God can’t! Which we know is a lie! God can do all things; His abilities are unlimited and transcend time and space. We can do all things through Christ (Phil 4:13), and without Christ, we can do nothing (John 15:5).

But fear of the unknown is so paralyzing. That is what happened to the Israelites when the spies went into the Promised Land and said the people were too big and strong to overcome. That was true if they relied on their own power and abilities, but not with God’s. He promised (and repeatedly demonstrated) to take care of all the obstacles in their way. But they didn’t believe God and chose to give in to their fear. Thus, that generation was kept from their Promised Land.

How true that is for us too! We encounter obstacles, the impossible, the unknown, and let fear overtake us at the enormity of it and our ability to engage and overcome those challenges. We either believe God won’t or can’t remove them, and thus, we miss out on God’s best for our lives! I don’t want to miss out on God’s best for my life. I want to go boldly into my day-to-day, knowing He has solutions for all those giants that stand in my way.

Our worth isn’t determined by how many degrees we have or by the background we come from (good or not so good). It’s rooted in our essence. We are fearfully and wonderfully made, even when others say we are not enough. We are fierce now and will remain fierce in the future. We are God’s masterpiece, no matter the challenges, brokenness, or perceived weaknesses. We are exquisite. God’s power is alive in our struggles and weaknesses. He has us all! We just need to believe!

“For everything comes from Him and exists by His power and is intended for His glory. All glory to Him forever! Amen.” Romans 11:36 NLT

Lord, we KNOW You can do all things and have our futures (our next years, months, days, hours, minutes) in Your amazing hands. You have a plan for us, not to harm us, but to give us hope!

As you reflect on this message, take a moment to identify one fear you can hand over to God today. Trust in His power and promise to guide you through it. Share your journey of overcoming fear in the comments or with a friend who needs encouragement. Let’s support each other in choosing hope over fear every day!