For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
When we reached a level spot, he stopped beside a power switch and said, “Now I’m going to turn off the lights so you can experience absolute darkness.” As he hit the switch, the deepest black I’d ever known settled around me. Sheer terror began to suffocate me.
Just when I felt I couldn’t endure another second there, I recalled a scripture I’d memorized. A still, small voice seemed to remind me, God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power and of love, and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7 KJV).
I realized then that the overwhelming fear that gripped me wasn’t from God, and He didn’t want it to control me. In fact, he had something to give me in its place.
Ever since then when fear attacks, I focus on 2 Timothy 1:7. Fear may nip at my heels, but I don’t have to let it overwhelm me.
God is so good. He doesn’t want us crippled by a spirit of fear. He wants us to overcome that feeling through His gift of power, love, and a sound mind.
Father, thank you for being with me when I am afraid.
Carol
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