CONFRONTING FEAR & PANIC

Believer08 · Post by **Believer08** » Mon May 19, 2008 2:58 am

You Shall Be Far From Fear

Isaiah 54:14
In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression: for thou shalt not fear: and from terror: for it shall not come near thee. (KJV)

As born again believers, we have to confront fear/panic or it will become our terror and oppress us.

Now the Scripture says that oppression and terror will be far from us, and that they won’t even come near us. But how is that possible? Well, it’s possible when we do not allow ourselves to function in fear. Fear is what allows terror and oppression to come to us. And overcoming fear is what drives them far from us.

Many, many years ago, there was a parishioner who was afraid to drive. Well, not only did a minister pray for him, but the minister also took him driving at five o’clock in the morning!! He started driving and they went on the expressway. Now, of course there wasn’t a lot of traffic then, but the point was overcoming that fear. Now on the expressway he was terrified, but the minister told him to say, "No weapon formed against me shall prosper. I will not fear. God is on my side." Well, he started speaking the Word and after driving for a week, God delivered him from that fear.

You see, the thought of driving terrified and oppressed him. It also stopped him from doing what he should have been doing for his family.

Listen, fear/panic leads to terror. Terror is the planned, organized use of fear to render its victim helpless to oppression. That’s why we cannot afford to have our lives run by any aspect of fear/panic; it will lead to terror, oppression, and then bondage.

Now Isaiah 54:17 tells us how to handle fear. It says, you shall condemn. In other words, you have to open your mouth and speak to fear. You have to condemn it; you have to speak the Word over it and it has to go.

Then the verse continues by saying, for this is your heritage, your righteousness is of me, saith the Lord. You are sons and daughters of the Lord and you have a right to condemn anything that comes up against you.

So don’t be dismayed about anything you have to face today. God is telling you to fear not nor be anxious. He is with us every step of the way. When we decide not to fear, we release God to move on our behalf. God’s anointing is on us, in us, and it will produce victory in our life's.

References: Isaiah 54:14-17; Hebrews 13:5: Matthew 28:20b

BKB

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon May 19, 2008 4:18 am

Wow, I needed that.
But, reminding myself that God shall strike down all fear is almost harder for me than the actual fear is. That's my problem, I feel the fear, it does not go way and I start to believe that God will never take it away.

Thanks for the posting, it is uplifting.

luckyme · Post by **luckyme** » Mon May 19, 2008 6:20 pm

me too jw74!! I have and some times still do feel as you do. What has helped me, is when i get those thoughts I stop and pray to my self where ever I am this has helped me so much and also this particular forum has helped me. I read all the prayers and i start to remind my self that god can and does heal all things.. I have to constantly work on my faith at all times i just pray when i get like that.. It's not easy for me to do that either as i feel im always on the fence sort of speaking..and like a little kid that tells there mom and dad when they get in trouble that they will never do that again!!! Im a mom and i know when my kids get into trouble and they say that i know they cant really keep there word on not ever getting into trouble again. I then think to my self so god knows that when I say things to him at a particular time that im not always going to be able to fulfill it but thats ok he already knew that when i was talking to him . Do you know what im trying to say ? I think im trying to say thats it ok to feel that way !!!
good luck
rose

melanie jeffries · Post by **melanie jeffries** » Mon May 19, 2008 11:49 pm

An anxious heart weighs a man down,
but a kind word cheers him up. (NIV)

Proverbs 12:25

Commentary

God tells us to cast all our cares on Him (1 Pet. 5:7) and not to be anxious (Phil. 4:6). Yet how uplifting it is in the midst of a trial to hear a word of encouragement! Encouragement stirs up, provokes, incites people in a given direction.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue May 20, 2008 10:51 am

Believer08,

That was great! I love how you write things on here that you have read or is something you have heard or have studied because it always seems to be something that many people need to hear. I agree that we all need to face fears because I know that I had a fear of driving and once I conquered that fear it was gone. I haven't been afraid to drive since. I have conquered my fear of being at work and it is gone, I faced my fear with going over to a few peoples house and it is gone. I know that God carried me all the way through and if it weren't for him then I wouldn't have been able to make it to face my fears. I have stood on scriptures and prayed for my healing and it has all happened little by little on God's timing and in due time. I have reaped what I have sowed with fear and now I am growing and prosering in my new walk with my enemies as my footstools. I know that anxiety and fear is an enemy. Thank you for all the inspiring words that the Lord has brought you to write. I praise Him for sending people like you to help others and encourage people when they need it. God Bless you in all that you do.

Jennifier Cherry

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 21, 2008 3:25 am

What has been truly awesome for me through the word of God is that I don't have to be afraid of something that I dont' like or something that makes me feel uncomfortable.....

Before fear would race in me like a wild fire then I realized why am I afraid? I just don't like something doesn't mean I have to be afraid of it..........its ok to like and dislike things in life.........but fear doesn't have to be an option......

Blessings

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 21, 2008 7:24 am

Believer, thanks once again for such an awesome post!! you are truley blessed with this gift of writing. I needed this right now! in Gods PERFECT Timing

God bless you!

h.beth · Post by **h.beth** » Wed May 21, 2008 9:05 am

Hello my favorite folks. It is really is an encouragement everytime I log on to this site! Surprisingly, this site is becoming like my "myspace or facebook". Once I log on the computer after checking my email, I come here to look for new posts.

By any chance can someone share any feedback or experiences you had taking Celexa 20mg. I have never taken any prescriptions for my anxiety and my depression, and now that I am seeing a Counselor, she has given me a prescription. I am only 23 and my biggest concern is that I may become dependent on them or there may be serious side effects. I really need direction and clarity from God: should I finish the program and then decide to start the medication? Honestly, I'm also worried that medication may be a quick fix that does not deal with the root of my problem...Well everyone I"ll stop blabbing on here and return to finish some assignments.

Despite everything, I thank God for his continued grace that is helping me to see the rainbow after the rain. Stay blessed and I can't wait till prayer tonight!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 21, 2008 9:25 am

Great post, Believer!
Thank you!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed May 21, 2008 12:57 pm

Faith2233, I started a similar anti depressant a couple of years ago, at the time it was "Lexapro" but has now been available as a generic drug. I was VERY leery about taking prescription anti depressants but after talking with my doctor decided to give it a try. Let me tell you at first there was very little change in me but after a couple of weeks I started to notice that my dreams had become more vivid, my memory sharper, and I'd become more positive. It was a worthwhile choice. I can tell you that I'm no where near "addicted" to the medicine. I do know that if and when I decide to get off of them I'm going to have to do it very slowly to prevent problems. Give them a try and good luck to you.