Fear is

Fear is loud. It seeks to drown out other voices so that your focus is on it.

Fear is demanding. It tries to pull your eyes and heart from the God you serve onto the situations around you.

Fear is sneaky. It twists the facts to fit its own narrative.

Fear is a thief. It steals your joy, your peace, your days.

Fear is heavy. It sits like a rock on your chest, making it difficult to. move or even breathe.

But fear is a liar. It holds no power we do not give it in our lives.

Fear is weak. It cannot stand before the promises of God’s Word or before the One who keeps those promises.

Fear is defeated by the One who holds all power, who made a way for us to enter into His presence, who fights our battle for us.

Fear only appears powerful when it becomes our focus. Today, may the promises, faithfulness, and power of God fill our hearts and our mind and drive out each fear that would try to force them out.