When I feel fear, I Forget Everything About the R’s.
So I must REMIND myself.
RESPOND: I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:5
REFUGE: God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
RESCUE: When he calls to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. Psalm 91:15
REDEEM: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are Mine. Isaiah 43:1b
RESTORE: But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord. Jeremiah 30:17
REST: The Lord replied, My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.
Exodus 33:14
RECOUNT: I will tell of the kindnesses of the Lord, the deeds for which He is to be praised. Isaiah 63:7a
RIGHTEOUSNESS: I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For He has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness.
Isaiah 61:10a-b
REIGN: The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Psalm 24:1
God reigns over the nations. Psalm 47:8a
RESIDE: Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid of terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6
REMEMBER: But do not be afraid of them; remember well what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt. Deuteronomy 7:18
RECITE: Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth: meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Joshua 1:8
When I REMIND myself of the R’s, I RECALL God’s promises and Who He Is.
And I can ask God to REMOVE my fears, and I know He is faithful to RESPOND and answer my prayers.
What helps you when you are afraid?
FEAR – What helps you when you are afraid? Share on XJoni Vance is an award-winning author of fiction, essay, and poetry. She loves mystery, history, and how God reveals Himself every day.
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Thank you for recounting so many reasons we can rest without fear.
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Great “R”eminders, Joni. Thank you.
Thanks for the witty comment, Tim. 🙂 I appreciate you reading, and I’m glad my post was helpful.