Week 6 – Day 3

Devotional Thought: A pastor once said “What we fear the most reveals where we trust God the least.” Fear is something we all face because the enemy will always prefer we live with fear of the future rather than faith in God. It creeps in and makes us question our abilities and worth. But the psalmist gives us a simple yet profound solution: trust in God. 

When fear arises, it's often a sign that we're trying to handle things on our own. The truth is, on our own, we're not enough; we need God every step of the way. His strength shines brightest in our weakest moments. By shifting our focus from what scares us to who sustains us, we find peace. Trust in God is not about ignoring fear but recognizing that His power and love are greater. The psalmist reminds us that God's promises are trustworthy. No matter what others say or do, God’s presence is our shield. In the face of fear, faith must be the force that pushes us forward. As we put our trust in Him, we’re able to step into the fear, knowing that it’s faith that truly pleases God. 

What seems like a stumbling block can become a stepping stone when we rest in His promises. So the next time the enemy tries to remind you of your fears you need to remind him of your faith. Every once in a while, we need to take a break from telling God how big our problems are and remind our problems how big our God is.

Prayer: Lord, help me trust You more when I’m afraid. Strengthen my faith and remind me that Your power is my peace. Remind me that I can trust You even in the midst of tribulations and that what is over my head, is under YOUR feet. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Follow-Up Activity: Write out some of your biggest fears and pray over each of them. For each fear say out loud “Lord I trust You with my fear of ___________. From this day forward I will live not filled with fear but filled with faith because I put my trust in You.”