Session 30

I will help you when you’re scared

From Promises: A 30-Day Devotional

“So do not fear, for I am with you;
    do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10). 

Fear drives our decisions about all kinds of things — from what to wear to where to go to school and which career to pursue. Fear can keep us in relationships longer than we need to be. It can also make us do silly things, like refuse to step on the sidewalk cracks because we don't want to break our mother's back. 

When we belong to God, fear doesn’t have to control us. Our God is the same God who spoke creation into existence. There’s no need to panic and no need to fear when He’s with us. He promises to help us when we’re scared, to hold us steady, and give us the strength to face the fears in our lives.  

Reflect:

• What are you scared of right now?
• What has that fear caused you to do or prevented you from doing?
• How do you need God to help you and strengthen you in that situation? Spend a few minutes talking to God in prayer. Tell Him how fear is affecting your life and ask Him for help.