#3 Dealing With Emotions - Fear In A Godly Way.

SF, Stagecoach, NV

Dear Brothers & Sisters,

     Throughout this series, I will not use “satan” (except if  it's in a scripture), I will call him the twerp.  For to me, he’s a rat looking for a place to steal, kill or destroy our relationship with our Lord Jesus, yet the Lord’s will is “3 John 1:2  “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul emotions/will/mind) prospers.”

In first 2 studies, I drew lines for you to write your answers in, but I spent much time in aligning them in this layout, to be the same.  So in future, I’ll just leave a space for you to answer. – Blessings 

Topic #3: Dealing With Fear:

     Fear is a very real emotion in our daily lives.  Fear of others can keep you from attending social functions or teaching Sunday school.  Fear of the unknown can prevent you taking a trip; by car, boat, aircraft, etc or just anywhere a lot of unknown people are, or an undiagnosed disease can totally immobilize you.  Fear of what might happen tomorrow can easily ruin today.

     What are some fears you experienced as a child?

List some fears you’ve experience today in these areas:?

     Physically:

     Financially:

     For your Spouse:

     For your Children:

     For your Future:

     With other Relationships:

     2 Timothy 1:7 states that, “For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.”

When and how did fear enter the world?  Read Genesis 3:1-13.

     Who is the agent who caused fear (v 1)?

     Who is the origin of fear (v 6,7)

     Who reaction did fear bring (v 8-13)

     Adam & Eve’s basic cause of fear has been passed down to all mankind, through the fallen human nature.  Plus the "twerp" is still trying today to block our peace from our Lord Jesus.

 List Who was involved and Why?

     1 Samuel 17:1-11?

     2 Chronicles 20:1-7?

     Matthew 14:22-33?

Conquering Our Fears

     Read Nehemiah 4:14b  Nehemiah and his people faced active opposition and had a valid reason to be afraid.  They worked daily to rebuild the wall and nightly, to guard it from the enemy.  What is the reminder given to us in Nehemiah 4:14b?

Remember, God is big enough for any problem or fear that you face and fear is the opposite of Faith (believing).

List several situations in the past where God has delivered you from your problems?:

     Thank Him right now for His faithfulness in the past.

Read the following promises of God regarding fear.  Memorize your favorite and share them with others.  Joshua 1:9, Psalm 16:8, 23:4, 27:1, 46:1-2, 56:3, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Timothy 1:7.

Application:

     Acknowledge your fears to God.   Ask Him to cleanse your mind and deliver you from these fears.

     Ask Jesus to bring healing to those memories which caused your fear.

     Learn to depend on God.  As we acknowledge God’s power and our inadequacy to handle a problem, fear will flee.

     Is a loved one experiencing fear?  Ask God to permeate this person’s being with His lasting peace.

Prayer:

     Lord you have the power to deliver me from my fears.  Help me to depend on You and to find peace, through Jesus Christ my Savior. In Jesus Name AMEN.

I’ll continue Sunday 10/16/15  with “Topic #4 -Dealing With Anger In A Godly Way”.

Blessings – The Lord’s Servant – Sandy F.