Overcoming Fear

Overcoming Fear!

When the storms of life come, we are all tempted to fear. However, fear is one of the greatest tools that the devil uses to destroy both the unbeliever and the Believer.

Some Common Fears

Fear of the dark	Fear of evil	Fear of punishment
Fear of God (negative)	Fear of people	Fear of animals
Fear of rejection	Fear of heights	Fear of water
Fear of failure	Fear of closed spaces	Fear of disease
Fear of spiders or insects	Fear of being alone	Fear of fear

Some Results Of Fear

1. Fear immobilizes.
2. Fear leads us to sin.
3. Fear causes various physical problems.
4. Fear opens the door for the work of the devil.
5. Fear brings confusion.
6. Fear causes us to hide.
7. Fear causes us to abandon our love for others.
8. Fear keeps us from serving God.
9. Fear causes us to flee when we should stand.

Common Causes of Fear

1. Painful memories of traumatic experiences.
2. Guilt (both real and imagined).
3. Generational Curses.
4. Attacks from the enemy.
5. Misunderstandings about God.
6. Occult involvement.

How To Overcome Fear
(each is a link to a related article)

1. Resolve guilt.
2. Die to self.
3. Look beyond the storm to see Jesus.
4. Choose to trust in God.
5. Understand the grace of God.
6. Engraft God's Word into your soul.
7. Use praise as a spiritual weapon.
8. Use positive confessions of faith.
9. Acknowledge God's Presence in your life.
10. Receive healing for emotional wounds.
11. Bind and cast out the enemy from your life.
12. Close the door to the enemy.
13. Break generational curses over your life.
14. Receive the power of God in your life.
15. Overcome the fear of failure.
16. Submit yourself to God and resist the devil.

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