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There is no telling how much hurt and heartache the Christian Church has caused because we have feared man more than God. I don't want to be a part of that mess. The writer of Hebrews calls across the centuries, Let love of the brethren continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body. Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge. 5 Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,” 6 so that we confidently say, “The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?” (Hebrews 13:1-6)
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What is Fear Costing Us?

There is no telling how much hurt and heartache the Christian Church has caused because we have feared man more than God. I don’t want to be a part of that mess. The writer of Hebrews calls across the centuries,

Let love of the brethren continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body. Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge. 5 Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,” 6 so that we confidently say,

“The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid.
What will man do to me?” (Hebrews 13:1-6)

In Romans 9, Paul contrasts the "spirit of slavery leading to fear" with "the Spirit of adoption as sons." Is it possible that a strong sense of belonging, of sonship (or daughterhood!) can inoculate us from fear? Could I live so deeply into the connection to my Father as a child of God and fellow heir (brother or sister) with Christ that I could be brave, be afraid and do what I need to do anyway?
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The Opposite of Fear is…

A few years ago we made the decision to move from homeschooling our younger two sons and sent them to school, 3rd grade and kindergarten. This was a rough transition for both of them, but particularly (and understandably) for our 3rd grader. Like his mama, he was afraid of failing, of standing out, of doing…

Fear calls me to live a safe life, a life as protected as possible from failure, abandonment, rejection, embarrassment.  But a life without risk is also a life without adventure, connection, love, and freedom. I wasn't made for a safe life.
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The One Thing that Helps Me Face Fear

Are worry, anxiety, and fear the same thing? I’ve never been a worrier, and hardly ever identify myself as anxious. But I’ve been afraid my whole life. I’m afraid of failure. I’m afraid of abandonment. I’m super afraid of rejection. I’m so afraid of embarrassment I don’t enjoy movies or shows with embarrassing characters (See…

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The Last One chosen for the Team and Other Childhood Trauma {No Fear Devotional}

From my distress I called upon the Lord; The Lord answered me and set me in a large place. The Lord is for me; I will not fear; What can man do to me? The Lord is for me among those who help me; Therefore I will look with satisfaction on those who hate me. It is better to take refuge in the Lord Than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the Lord Than to trust in princes.…

There may not be any area in my life where I need to hear the Father's "Do not be afraid" more than in the context of loving my enemies and facing the violence in our world. Perhaps if I received the Father's "Do not fear", I'd be less likely to see people as my enemy. Perhaps I'd be more likely to look to God, who is my defense and help
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Fear + Enemies

I’m determined to continue studying the Biblical command “Do not fear,” but I’ve run into a road block. A mind block. Six books into the Bible (beginning with Joshua), and I’m only finding verses where the context of “do not fear” is enemies. Now the Lord said to Joshua, “Do not fear or be dismayed. Take all the people of war…

Join me on a devotional journey, looking at the many times God says, "DON'T BE AFRAID." In today's devotional, we look at Abraham's life for lessons on learning to "fear not..."
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Fear Not: Willing to Wait

“Do not fear, Abram, I am a shield to you; Your reward shall be very great.” (Genesis 15:1) As God’s story unfolds in the Bible, Abraham is the first person to hear “Do not fear…” from God. Let’s sit at Abraham’s feet and see what we can learn from his life about freedom from fear. We meet Abraham…