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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Definitely , I live my life with worry and fear . The past 3 months had been very trying with every area of my life placed at the crossroad! Fear gripped me & I fight to overcome negative thinking & despair. The verse Isaiah 41:10 is what I held on to . I also tell myself God did not give me a spirit of fear, but of power and of a sound mind!
Thank you , Renee for being transparent & honest in sharing your challenges and struggles with other women aiming to encourage , empower and pointing to the power of Jesus to transform our minds and lives through His living Words.
Awesome devotional! really blessed me. My family is heading to a big change and the devil has instilled much fear with the outcome, but The devil is a Liar!! And your devotional is just what I needed to be reminded that Fear is faith in the wrong place. My trust is in the Lord.
I am struggling with the loss of my life companion. He passed away 2 months ago, now I am afraid of loosing my home too. I pray everyday for answers, for God to lead me in making the right decisions.
For I am with you Always, declares the Lord. May we all remember and trust that He will provide and guide us according to His plan and purpose. Thank you Jesus for always being with me and my family and guiding our paths together. Amen
Fear, worry, and anxiety have been my constant companion throughout the month of June as I have faced a plethora of trials from the enemy. It is easy to have joy when things are going well, but the true test of our faith comes in having joy when things are not going our way. The enemy comes to, “steal, kill, and destroy.” This month, God has been testing my faith and trust in Him for just about every aspect of my life: finances, health, transportation, groceries, basic needs. These books would be a welcome resource as I continue to battle fear, worry, and anxiety and live the abundant life that Jesus died for us to live.
This was a beautifully written reminder of what I need to do not only for my son who worries a lot but for me also. Thank you for allowing God to use you to speak to me today.
The Lord has really worked a miracle in me to deliver me from fear in many ways, however it does still always try to find a way in. There are definitely times it comes to call and finds cracks to start getting into my thinking. I really have to be mindful of what I am thinking, what I am telling myself. It is a constant battle in my mind to overcome those thoughts of fear and doubt and to be the woman I know God created me to be. Confident, courageous, and strong!
I’m getting better, with God’s help and His promises, to not worry as much. 🙂
It affects my life every day and has for as long as I can remember. Some days are worse than others.
I worry too much! I worry about everything under the sun.. even though I know it doesn’t fix a thing!
As a single mom, there are many many concerns that I deal with everyday! I have to learn to address them as I can instead of letting them consume my thoughts. I also do not want to pass this along to my children.
Thank you for this devotion! It was very relevant in my day today. God bless you and your ministry 🙂
Worry and Fear have impacted my daily decisions as long as I can remember. These past few months I have felt stuck: stuck in a mundane job, stuck in debt, stuck living with my parents, stuck with a hoopty car, etc., etc., etc. No matter how often I prayed to God to pull me out of this rut, it seemed like I was talking to a wall. He wasn’t there, and He wasn’t listening. I was going to church, involved in a small group, staying in my mundane job because it was the “responsible” thing to do, and no matter what, “I should be working with my whole heart as though it is for the Lord.” However, this morning was different. I woke up, and started my morning (as I had previously) reading through the Book of Proverbs. As I was reading, I felt this tug at my heart to just pray. So I did – I confessed to Jesus my sins that I had been holding onto, the anger I had towards my family, the anger at myself for not moving forward in life, and ultimately I just needed Him! I gave Him all of my fears, and anxiety, and worry, and asked to receive Him as a little girl who needs to be corrected by her Father. It felt so peaceful!
I have one of those Daily reading Bibles, and it’s broken off into sections of chapters to read each day….above Proverbs 9, was Psalm 34:6 – “In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; He saved me from all my troubles. For the Angel of the Lord is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear Him.”
In casting off my worries (though they still creep up behind me) I know that I need to quit my job. That He will help me forgive, and release the anger I have towards my family. That I need to trust in God to walk next to me, and in front of me, as He guides me down His path. He will not let me fall. He will send me through some storms, but He will not let me fall.
When I placed my feet on my bedroom floor this morning, I felt wholly different. I know that Jesus wants me to move forward, and step out of the boat. Regardless of my anxieties and fears, this week I plan to, “burn [my] ship. [I] don’t need [it], because where [I’m] going, [I] have roads to pave…”
This devotional is a right-on-time message. I’ve been dealing with worry that has been stealing my joy and affecting my motherhood. I have to learn how catch every thought, analyze it, and determine if this is something the Lord wants me to meditate on. If not, toss it away and focus on Him and His goodness.
I don’t want my son to have my habit of worry. I want to be able to teach him how to fight away worry. If I was able to get much from the devotional for myself, then this book would help me teach my son what to do.
Thank you.
I’ve never been much of a worrier, although my mother was and my sister tends to be. But I have some major life affecting decisions to make in the next several months and it’s easy to slip into being anxious: Am I making the right choice? What if…? How do I know which choice is God’s will? These things can make me nuts. Renee, thank you for the fresh reminder that God is not the author of our anxious thoughts.
I spend my days plagued by fear, worry, anxiety and emotional highs and lows. It’s something Christ and I have been working on for quite some time. I’ve come through some really deep and dark places…I’ve been a cutter for several years, thought of suicide and barely been able to get out of bed. I have been at Christ’s feet begging and pleading and hoping and praying…and He always brings me through, and it’s always challenging, but I know that He is good.
Abandonment has been a huge factor in my life as well. I’ve tried to stay in control and haven’t truly learned how to form healthy relationships. Still learning to trust God because the earthly relationships haven’t lasted or have left scars. I am seeking myself in Christ right now and praying/asking for prayers regarding my marriage nonstop. I’ve realized I can only be responsible for myself and leave my husband to God. I do want to give a great big “HALLELUJAH” to the Lord for bringing my son our of his depression and fears. I was able to encourage him with the Word but am struggling to accept it myself. I will be looking for this book regardless. Thank you.
It has been a lifelong struggle to overcome fear and anxiety. I’m thankful for the work that Renee has done to remind us of His love and faithfulness.
I have to say that for me, I remind myself that worry and fear are NOT of the Lord and just a way for the enemy to attack me! When I feel myself go down that route, I am QUICKLY reminded that this isn’t the Lord and I will NOT think this way and REJOICE that God wants me to have PEACE and a SOUND MIND……all I do is give it ALL to Him and I no longer FEAR or WORRY! HE HAS IT ALL!!!!!
The truth is that unfortunately I have become consumed with worry and fear to the point that t regretfully feel paralyzed. My heart then feels guilt because God has ALWAYS been abundantly faithful to me and blessed my family and I with so many miracles that I struggle to have faith that He will continue to guide me through whatever comes next. I feel as though I am continually failing my husband, boys, and the rest of our family once known to be a strong, prayer warrior of God, now to be recognized has a fearful woman that can’t make a decision or be out on her own. I would love to be free from this anxiety and fear.
Fear normally takes up residence in my thoughts at least 25% of the time each day.
My boyfriend and I broke up 2 years ago and he moved out due to his alcoholism. We have remained close and he just recently he came to his breaking point and its been over 6 weeks now he has been sober. I prayed for years for him but it had to be his timing not mine and everything is going good. I am remaining positive and not waiting for the shoe to drop or for him to fall off the wagon. He really has had his spiritual awakening I feel and I have no control over what he may or may not do. I can only trust God and believe in him and encourage him. He has started running with me as well and trying to be healthy physically and mentally. Its a great time for him! Thank God 🙂 All I can do is Let go, Let God!