Word of the Day
I have not given you a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7). To fear is to have dread of — trouble, calamity, distress, affliction, sorrow, adversity, or even prosperity and success. You can fear anything My beloved. Things to fear are as unique as the many people I have created. Fear comes from lack of faith and trust in My goodness. I have told you over and over in My Word to FEAR NOT. Fear can come without you even knowing it; beginning with little anxious thoughts dismissed as a normal tendency to worry. I do not want any type of fear in your life no matter how small or innocuously it might present itself. Remember the little foxes? Cast out all fear and plant Word seeds of faith.
It is not enough to cast out fear. One must replace it with faith and trust. I have given you no cause to be frightened. The only fear of Me you should have is in the context of reverence. When sheep are in the valleys or on the treacherous mountains they must trust their shepherd. Likewise with you.
In the days to come I am going to show you hidden places, hidden pockets of fear in your life. Situations of life will present themselves and allow you to see what you really believe. Don’t think on the catastrophic and miss the little foxes. Don’t miss My still small voice whispering to your heart as I stand near to you. It can be very simple this fear of yours. To fear anything and place it above My sovereignty gives the fear power greater than Me. In this way it is made to be a god and an idol.
Remember My green pastures and still waters. Remember how I said shadows of death will flee before your very eyes. Remember I am yours; your personal Shepherd and I will not leave or forsake you. I will not leave you to figure things out on your own. I am an ever-present God and I am with you. Focus on Me and do not worry about tomorrow. Focus on the day that I have made and make Me the center of your attention (Matthew 6:34).
Change is on the way beloved. I am building a steadfast spirit within you, cloaking you, clothing you with the armor of a king (Psalms 51:10). Arise now my fearless one. Yes, this is how I see you; fearless and awesome to behold. Arise My fearless one and draw near for I am indeed very close, nigh unto your side. I am your Good Shepherd and I have not, I will not, now or ever leave your side. Come, let’s ascend the hill My brave solider.
Though a host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, [even then] in this will I be confident (Psalms 27:3 Amplified)
What then shall we say to [all] this? If God is for us, who [can be] against us? [Who can be our foe, if God is on our side?] (Romans 8:31 Amplified)
Prayer
I do not have a spirit of fear. I have a spirit of love, power and a sound mind. My heart and mind are focused on the Lord who cares for me at all times, regardless. I do not fear failure. I do not fear success. I follow the Lord on His path no matter where it goes. I draw near to Him and He has drawn near to me. My spirit is steadfast according to His Word and becoming more steadfast each and every day. I walk by faith and not by sight. Faith and trust in the Lord, rules and reigns in my heart. He is ever-present in my life and never leaves me. I do not leave His side. I arise and go to the hill of the Lord at all times for I am His brave solider. I am walking in a season of change. Amen
Reflect and Journal
1. Reflect on any areas of fear in your heart whether they are fears of evil or fears of success. Listen for His answer.
2. Reflect on any areas where you have felt you could do it on your own, or tried to do it on your own.
3. What does a steadfast spirit mean to you?
I have struggled with this most of my life, fear. It’s time to stop it. Thanks for this timely word.