The Grip of Fear

Last updated on: June 1, 2018 at 12:04 pm by Paul Bane

The Grip of Fear 2018-06-01T12:04:14-06:00 Paul Bane

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

We are always searching for an answer to give us a feeling of security in a chaotic and transitory world. We unwittingly seek moment after moment to be safe from any danger that might come our way. We’re looking for freedom from fear in every realm of our life from losing our jobs, the loss of relationships and the deaths of those we love. Also, there is the shrouded fear of being separated and cut off from God.

The grasping for security in an ever-changing world guarantees a continual anxiety concerning our lives. However, when we surrender our wills and lives over to the care of Christ, an indescribable peace comforts our souls. When we give up our personal independence, a friendship with God ensues, and the perfect love of God casts out and overcomes our fear!

The risen Christ reassures us there is no longer any need to live in fear because the Holy Spirit is living with us every moment of our lives.

“…and be sure of this—that I am with you always, even to the end of the world.” Mathew 28.20 TLB “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.” Isaiah 41:10″ NIV “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NIV

Previous Post

May 10, 2017

The Stillness of the Heart

Next Post

May 28, 2017 Eternity is Now not in the Future

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category Christian Life Contemplation Contemplative Prayer Grief and Loss Mindfulness Recent Posts Suffering Uncategorized

Select a Month August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2014 September 2014

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz