Christian Commentary Encouraging Devotions

Sunday at church was Part 1 of a series on fear.

What would a life without fear look like?

Totally calm in the midst of all the storms that assail.

Snuggling close to Jesus in the bottom of the boat

instead of freaking out with the fear of death by drowning.

"Sometimes it's hard to just keep going

But faith is moving without knowing.

Can I trust what I can't see to reach my destiny?

I want to take control but I know better.

Forget the fear.

It's just a crutch

That tries to hold you back

And turn your dreams to dust.

All you need to do is just trust."

- Fireflight

Feeling fearful?

Read the following aloud...

The Lord is my light and my salvation—
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?

When evil men advance against me
to devour my flesh,
when my enemies and my foes attack me,
they will stumble and fall.

Though an army besiege me,
my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
even then will I be confident.

Even if I am attacked,
I will remain confident.

One thing I ask of the Lord,
this is what I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord
and to seek Him in His temple.

For in the day of trouble
He will keep me safe in His dwelling;
He will hide me in the shelter of His tabernacle
and set me high upon a rock.

Then my head will be exalted
above the enemies who surround me;
at His tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make music to the Lord.

Hear my voice when I call, O Lord;
be merciful to me and answer me.

My heart says of You, "Seek His face!"
Your face, Lord, I will seek.

Do not hide Your face from me,
do not turn Your servant away in anger;
You have been my helper.
Do not reject me or forsake me,
O God my Savior.

Though my father and mother forsake me,
the Lord will receive me.

Teach me Your way, O Lord;

Teach me how to live,

lead me in a straight path
because of my oppressors.

Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,
for false witnesses rise up against me,
breathing out violence.

I am still confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.

Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord.

- Psalm 27

Then there's this great song...

I will bless the Lord forever
I will trust Him at all times
He has delivered me from all fear
He has set my feet upon a rock
I will not be moved
And I'll say of the Lord

You are my shield, my strength
My portion, deliverer
My shelter, strong tower
My very present help in time of need

Whom have I in heaven but You
There's none I desire beside You
You have made me glad
And I'll say of the Lord

You are my shield, my strength
My portion, deliverer
My shelter, strong tower
My very present help in time of need

- Hillsong