Sanctify Jesus In Your Heart 1 Peter 3:14-15a But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts … Story: The main fear that started me on this fear journal is a Read More
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Fear Journal – Day 153
Fearful Marriages? 1 Peter 3:6 just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, and you have become her children if you do what is right without being frightened by any fear. Story: Many would say that submission of a wife to a husband is degrading, shameful, foolish. God says it is a beautifying (v. 4-5). Read More
Fear Journal – Day 152
More Blessed To Serve Than Be Served 1 Peter 2:17 Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king. Story: The referee called a fifth foul on me in a basketball game, meaning I was out of the game. After our loss, I tried to explain to the referee why he was wrong; Read More
Fear Journal – Day 151
The LORD is Your Helper! Hebrews 13:5-6 Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,” so that we confidently say, “The Lord is my helper, I will not be Read More
Fear Journal – Day 150
Fear God and Trust His Plan Hebrews 11:23, 27 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s edict. … By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for Read More
Fear Journal – Day 149
Fearing God For Enduring Suffering Hebrews 10:31 It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Story: Hebrews often requires you to read the context to understand what is happening in a verse. While verse 31 is totally true by itself, context will answer key questions like 1) who is Read More
Fear Journal – Day 148
A Life Verse Colossians 3:22-23 Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men Story: Verse 23 is the Read More
Fear Journal – Day 147
Speaking the Gospel Without Fear Philippians 1:14 and that most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord because of my imprisonment, have far more courage to speak the word of God without fear. Story: Personally, prison is something I want to avoid. Paul probably wasn’t thrilled with being imprisoned either; no more traveling and preaching Read More
Fear Journal – Day 146
Fear To Serve Others Ephesians 5:21 and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ. Story: How we relate to others depends on how we relate to Jesus. Which is why when people remove God from their lives, they struggle more with loving, healthy relationships. Or put more positively, my best relationships are Read More
Fear Journal – Day 145
Holiness at One Step At A Time 2 Corinthians 7:1 Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Story: What is having a close relationship with God worth to you? Paul assumes that this should be something Christians strongly desire, Read More