Day 3 - Overcoming fear, anxiety and worry

Throughout the bible we are commanded by the likes of Jesus, Paul, Peter and others to walk in faith. To live a life of faith. In fact the Word promises that if we live by faith we will have everything we need (Matthew 6:25-34). However, the opposite of faith is fear and I have found that it is much easier to live in fear than faith. It's easier to worry than to rest and believe God has it all taken care of.

We worry about what we are going to wear, how we are going to pay for this, will I get a date for prom. We worry about family, friends, finances, and on and on and on. You name it and somebody worries about it. Yet worrying about these things will not bring the results you desire. In fact when you worry that something is going to happen or not happen often it does or doesn't. We've got to walk by faith and stand upon the Word of God.

I love Philippians 4:6 in the New Living Translation; it says, "Don't worry about anything, instead pray." In other words what are you worrying about. That fear, that anxiety is not of God, for He will not give you fear and worry, but power, love and a sound mind. Living a life of worry and in fear is no life at all. Here are some ways to overcome worry, fear and anxiety.

• Pray! When you begin to worry or have fear pray until it goes away. 1 Peter 5:7 says to give God your burdens, your worries. Pray to God and give your worries to Him. The greatest weapon we have against fear and worry is prayer!
  
• Read the Word! All throughout the bible there are promises in scriptures to help you through your situation. Find the promise, believe it and let it be the anchor that holds you steady during the storm of fear and worry.
• Get prayer! Go to your Reach Team leader (if you don't have one, find one), or another person full of faith and have them pray for you. Let them encourage you with prayer and the Word. Sometimes we need reassurance from others that it's all going to work out.

There is no reason for you to live a life of fear, anxiety and worry. Proverbs 28:1 tells us that the righteous are as bold as a lion. If you have Christ in your life, you are walking in forgiveness and freedom from guilt, condemnation and your sinful nature you are righteous and therefore have nothing to worry about or fear. Through the Cross Jesus offers you a life of peace and faith, not fear, worry and anxiety.