How do I shrink fear from my life?
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (II Timothy 1:7 KJV)
What does fear do to our bodies? I came upon this verse, “Men’s hearts failing them for fear…” (Luke 21:26). It caused me to pause; especially after reading medical reports stating fear can lead to heart attacks and I thought about my family genes.
Within a timeframe of three years, I lost my father and youngest brother to heart attacks, and another brother underwent a triple bypass. I visited my cardiologist for a checkup and was told, “My plumbing side of my heart looked good; yet, the electrical side wasn’t beating in sync.” He recommended medicine and a heart ablation. I didn’t have peace with either.
Fear was all over the chambers of my heart knocking me down, robbing me of joy, peace, purpose, focus, and forward living.
I lived in a fear-breeding atmosphere and I was determined to shrink fear out of my life. When fear came knocking, I purposely chose this verse to wage war against fear: “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (II Timothy 1:7 KJV). I made a decision not to open the door to fear and allow it to march in, sit down, and start a conversation.
I stayed alert and was proactive.
Three years later, I visited my cardiologist for a round of tests. Pleasantly surprised, the doctor told me my heart was beating at a normal rhythm. I knew who healed my heart beats through His power, love, and choosing to keep a sound mind.
Only God knew the inner heart workings of my father and brother. For me, fear had been a tagalong way too long.
“God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (II Timothy 1:7 KJV).
- Where does fear attack your body? Headaches? Stomach issues? Backaches? Sleepless nights?
- Do you desire to shrink fear?
Face your fears! Be coached to step toward your fears!
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