Why should I be afraid?
Today is so incredibly quiet! Tyler went back to school today and Ethan fell asleep on our walk. The quiet is something I've missed the past couple of weeks. Anyway, I know I mentioned before that I'm a hypochondriac. I'm starting to think that it may not be hypochondria at all. I am being run by a spirit of fear. In the last month I've lost 16lbs, I needed to, I also feel great. At the same time, I have become afraid to eat anything. I really am not sure of the reason behind that one. I think satan is just running with this and having a ball.
Yesterday my pastor started a sermon called Plan B. It was exactly what I needed to hear. He gave an example about going to bed and feeling a pain somewhere and your mind automatically thinks the worst, you have cancer and are going to die. That's exactly how I think at times. God always talks to me when I take walks in the morning, that's why I hate it when I miss one. This morning He asked me that question, why are you afraid? He blatantly tells us in the Bible not to fear because He has overcome the world. Jesus came to earth as man, He felt pain and loss and suffering. He was crucified to save us, went to hell, defeated satan, conquered death, and came back and rose again. So again, what am I afraid of?
There have been so many instances God has shown me His power in the last couple months, but as soon as I have a negative thought it's like I forget everything. The one night I was in the shower and the spirit of fear karate chopped me right in the chest. I panicked for all of two seconds and I said wait a minute, stop. I started quoting Psalms 23 and I spoke out loud, "spirit of fear, get out of here in the name of Jesus! You have no power over me, I am a daughter of the King! You are defeated!" At that moment, I felt fear leave me and peace overcome me. I couldn't do anything but cry and praise God.
We have more power than we realize over satan and fear. Satan is already defeated! We have already won the war, but he likes to trick you and lie to you, making you feel so horrible that you are paralyzed and can't do anything. If you're paralyzed then you can't do God's work, he has accomplished what he set out to do. My pastor also said yesterday that this is why God tells us in Philippians 4 to think on these things. "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." Those verses say it all. If we think on good things, there's no room for the bad or room for fear.
Tyler has watched me for his whole five years, he has become a terrible worrier like me. I'm praying that he won't grow up to be like me and be afraid. Bad habits can be changed though, but it has to start with me. I know what I have to do, if I stay focused on God and follow Philippians 4 then I will be just fine. God has always always always taken care of us and there is no need to worry or be afraid with Him in our corner. He's got this! Everyday even before I get out of bed, I need to remind myself of these things. I want to start enjoying life and cherishing moments with my family, not spend it worrying about silly things. I hope you all have a blessed day!...
Yesterday my pastor started a sermon called Plan B. It was exactly what I needed to hear. He gave an example about going to bed and feeling a pain somewhere and your mind automatically thinks the worst, you have cancer and are going to die. That's exactly how I think at times. God always talks to me when I take walks in the morning, that's why I hate it when I miss one. This morning He asked me that question, why are you afraid? He blatantly tells us in the Bible not to fear because He has overcome the world. Jesus came to earth as man, He felt pain and loss and suffering. He was crucified to save us, went to hell, defeated satan, conquered death, and came back and rose again. So again, what am I afraid of?
There have been so many instances God has shown me His power in the last couple months, but as soon as I have a negative thought it's like I forget everything. The one night I was in the shower and the spirit of fear karate chopped me right in the chest. I panicked for all of two seconds and I said wait a minute, stop. I started quoting Psalms 23 and I spoke out loud, "spirit of fear, get out of here in the name of Jesus! You have no power over me, I am a daughter of the King! You are defeated!" At that moment, I felt fear leave me and peace overcome me. I couldn't do anything but cry and praise God.
We have more power than we realize over satan and fear. Satan is already defeated! We have already won the war, but he likes to trick you and lie to you, making you feel so horrible that you are paralyzed and can't do anything. If you're paralyzed then you can't do God's work, he has accomplished what he set out to do. My pastor also said yesterday that this is why God tells us in Philippians 4 to think on these things. "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." Those verses say it all. If we think on good things, there's no room for the bad or room for fear.
Tyler has watched me for his whole five years, he has become a terrible worrier like me. I'm praying that he won't grow up to be like me and be afraid. Bad habits can be changed though, but it has to start with me. I know what I have to do, if I stay focused on God and follow Philippians 4 then I will be just fine. God has always always always taken care of us and there is no need to worry or be afraid with Him in our corner. He's got this! Everyday even before I get out of bed, I need to remind myself of these things. I want to start enjoying life and cherishing moments with my family, not spend it worrying about silly things. I hope you all have a blessed day!...
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