Stop Running Scared
BREAKING FREE FROM FEAR

‘I prayed to the Lord and  He answered me; He freed me from all my fears.’   Psalm 34:4 (GN)

I. THE DAMAGE FEAR DOES

• It Paralyzes Potential

               
                                (The Disciples) ‘…were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish                                                      authorities.’    John 20:19

• It Ruins Relationships

(Adam) ‘…I was afraid and  hid from you….’   Genesis 3:10 (GN)

• It Hinders Happiness

‘Worry can rob you of happiness.’   Proverbs 12:25  (GN)

(David) ‘I am worn out by my worries.’  Psalm 55:2

• It Sabotages Success

(Job) ‘Everything I fear and dread comes true.’   Job 3:25 (GN)

II. THREE ANTIDOTES TO FEAR

• Truth

‘You will know the truth and the truth will set you free.’   John 8:32

                                False

                                Evidence

                                Appearing

                                Real

‘In the full light of God’s truth we live….’  2 Corinthians 4:2  (GN)

• Love

‘Love contains  no fear – indeed fully developed love expels every particle of fear, for
Fear always contains some of the torture of feeling guilty.’  I John 4:18 (Phillips)

• Faith

                                ‘Above all by sure to take faith as your shield, for it can quench every burning missile
                                the enemy hurls at you.’  Ephesians 6:16 (Phillips)

                                ‘When I am afraid, I will put my confidence in  God.  Yes, I   will trust the promises of
                                God.’   Psalm 56:3 (LB