THE fOUR TYPES OF FEAR

There are four types of common fear: fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear of falling into despair and fear of death. But God enables all of His children to deal with fear by imparting to them the power to face anything that comes and giving us the gripping assurance that whatever the challenges we face, we can be more than a match for them in Christ. 

For the Scripture clearly says that “for God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Tim 1:7). 

One thing that underlies all unhealthy fear is the desire for avoidance. The fearful heart will say: “When afraid, avoid.” But the Holy Spirit will enable us to face it with confidence, knowing that nothing will separate us from God and His love (Rom 8:38-39). 

As we rest in His love, we can go through any fearful situation by faith in Him. Fear says: “Avoid.” Faith says: “Confront.” We need not be overtly shaken by fear. We can bravely move with God towards the things we fear and see what He will do with His great power and might!

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