Welcome Encouragement for Today friends! I am so glad you are here! In my devotion today I shared one of the many ways I have learned to process my worries and fear, and how God used my own struggles to help my son overcome his.
And I also wanted to share a printable to download and keep for those days when you and your loved ones feel afraid.
CLICK HERE to download my “Fear Not For I am With You” FREE printable.
These verses have been woven into countless conversations I’ve had with Jesus about my fears and worries, and my kids’ too. I love these scriptures because the first one includes God’s words speaking to me, and the second one is phrased as my declaration and prayer back to Him.
There is nothing more powerful than our hearts hearing our lips proclaim our trust in God’s truth. Again and again.
I pray this printable is a blessing today as you let it lead your anxious thoughts to Jesus!! Hold those worries in your hands and ask: Is this what Jesus would say to me?
If fear is saying something to your heart that Jesus would not say to you – then the answer is NO! And YOU GET TO DECDE that it doesn’t get to stay! I’m praying for each of you who stop by today!
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I have struggled with anxieties my entire life and unfortunately I have passed that on to my oldest daughter who is now 8. It hurts me so much to see her little face full of anxiety and her stomach in knots. I too just want to take it all away. We have been focusing on learning short verses lately that she can repeat over and over during her times of fear and for her to lean on Him to take the fear away. Dont worry about anything. Instead pray about everything. Phil 4 6-7. Can’t wait for the article and printable!
Renee, you are a blessing! Nothing showed up but I saw your response. “In all things give praise to the Maker of all things.”…looking forward to the printable! Thank you for your written ministry from a fellow writer!
What a great treasure to find this morning! My daughter has been struggling with fear – she is 8 yrs old. I have been looking for scripture to equip her so when we pray at night she she is “armed” with reminder’s God’s promises. We have found some but today’s verse really resonated what we are trying to do with fear and worry. Thank you so much for sharing your story and AND the printables!
My daughter has a very similar issue… She is almost 17. These days the kids name it…. Social anxiety so it becomes even more real. We continue to work through this. Thank you for these wise words today,
Worrying and anxious thoughts have been such an awful part of my life lately. I need to remember to throw those back into the outfield!
Leslie, let me encourage you. When you seek help for your daughter you are helping her. I know exactly how you feel. My husband and I went through a time with our son and we had to seek outside help. It hurt to realize I couldn’t be the one to help him work through the situation but God provided exactly the right person who could help him. This is not a reflection on you. Blessings on you and your daughter.
I am trying to identify my fears, and recognize them, so I can throw them out, before they take root. The Holy Spirit is definitely helping! God is faithful in ALL ways! Hoping the printables will be available. What a great thing to put on my bathroom mirror to remind me first thing! Satan can do so much before I even begin my morning devotions!
God is so good and as a sister who took in my youngest sister when she was just 7 and myself 17. I wish I’d have known to tell her this to comfort her. She worried so much it drove me crazy at times. I wished so bad she’d have peace, when all along I should’ve prayed for peace. Today I will share this with her. Thank you Renee!
This is a struggle I have and want to help equip my daughters with the knowledge to always seek God during those times.
Amen! Waiting for the update with the info as well.
I am getting a blank screen only title.
I thought I was going to print a lesson, I jpt this note instead.
*smiling* great conversation! And I too was looking and looking, but didn’t give up! Hope you slept well! I had a day of Anxious Thoughts and realized I too had them ever since I can remember! This was perfect for me to see, and I look forward to getting the info!
Oh my goodness, were you in our house last night? My six year old and I had a similar conversation. I’m trying to equip him with tools to help ease his fears, verses, and prayers. Thank you for this, not only do I know I’m not alone the baseball analogy will be shared at the breakfast table. Thank you!
Looking forward to the article, too! Thank you in advance!
My daughter came to me and ask me to set an aptt. With a doctor she could talk to because she was going through something that I could not help her with my heart broke I have always been able to help her with her struggles I prayed with her and for her and hoped her would soon find peace I told her power is in prayer please pray for us
Aaaah….it’s later in the UK. I’ll give you a chance now I’ve read all the comments 😉
I still can’t see the article? But I need it!
Hurry up and wake up Renee! haha!!!
My 9yr old is in therapy for anxiety and this article is a great tool for me…thank you!
I knew you would fix it!!!! The Lord did not give you the Spirit of fear, but of power, love and discipline!! 2 Timothy 1:7