How do we overcome fear?

arunangelo · 06-20-2010, 11:28 PM

To remove fear from our heart we must have perfect love (1John4:18). To have perfect love, is to have perfect faith in God; because God is love. When we have perfect faith in God, His love expressed through His sacrifice on the cross (in order to expiate for the sins we committed against Him) becomes a reality to us. We, therefore have an absolute confidence that He will protect us from evil. This frees us from anxiety and fear. Furthermore, because of this faith we too will forgive those who have betrayed us and have been unfaithful to us; and compensate for their offenses by sacrificing our pride and feelings, and by staying faithful to our commitments to them. In addition, because love is selfless, if we exercise love, we would be concerned about the pain and suffering of others, rather than our own. These would free us of jealousy, lust, hate and revenge.

Stu · 06-21-2010, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by arunangelo

To remove fear from our heart we must have perfect love (1John4:18). To have perfect love, is to have perfect faith in God; because God is love. When we have perfect faith in God, His love expressed through His sacrifice on the cross (in order to expiate for the sins we committed against Him) becomes a reality to us. We, therefore have an absolute confidence that He will protect us from evil. This frees us from anxiety and fear. Furthermore, because of this faith we too will forgive those who have betrayed us and have been unfaithful to us; and compensate for their offenses by sacrificing our pride and feelings, and by staying faithful to our commitments to them. In addition, because love is selfless, if we exercise love, we would be concerned about the pain and suffering of others, rather than our own. These would free us of jealousy, lust, hate and revenge.

How do I know when I have perfect faith in God?

In my experience, my own life is filled with either fear, anxiety, one or the other or both. There must be something seriously wrong with my relationship to God.

David · 06-22-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by arunangelo

To remove fear from our heart we must have perfect love (1John4:18). To have perfect love, is to have perfect faith in God; because God is love. When we have perfect faith in God, His love expressed through His sacrifice on the cross (in order to expiate for the sins we committed against Him) becomes a reality to us. We, therefore have an absolute confidence that He will protect us from evil. This frees us from anxiety and fear. Furthermore, because of this faith we too will forgive those who have betrayed us and have been unfaithful to us; and compensate for their offenses by sacrificing our pride and feelings, and by staying faithful to our commitments to them. In addition, because love is selfless, if we exercise love, we would be concerned about the pain and suffering of others, rather than our own. These would free us of jealousy, lust, hate and revenge.

You know, you could have used the screen name surrendersacrifice over here too.

What you are stating (total reliance on the Lord in every way all the time) is something we try to achieve but few reach. I have experienced it several times and have experienced perfect peace in his rest on a few brief occassions but for the most part, have the foibles that others of our species have. I have fear, anxiety, and other troublesome emotions sometimes but that is part of my humanity and also how I was created. I bet you do too. In fact I know you do with about 99% accuracy. Yet we have grace and love and compassion from our Lord who helps us in accordance with His will and loves us infinitely whether we are being perfect or not.

I'd like to see you participating more in the threads that you start. How about it?

Felicity · 06-23-2010, 03:12 AM

We cannot overcome fear, we know some things really hurt. We have been given all the chemicals that tell us,,,,,, RUN lol lol

God gave us those

David · 06-23-2010, 12:36 PM

I may have mentioned this before but many combat veterans will tell you that they do experience fear in the face of combat. It is taking action in spite of fear however that shows courage. And I know a few guys that are just plain fearless but for most of us, we all have fear when faced with dangerous or emotionally troublesome situations.

Not-Home-Yet · 07-12-2010, 09:06 PM

I have heard many say sometimes we just have to do things afraid..... It is no different when we follow the Lord in most cases we have to put our fear a side and just do what God wants us to do.

ChildofGod · 07-13-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Not-Home-Yet

I have heard many say sometimes we just have to do things afraid..... It is no different when we follow the Lord in most cases we have to put our fear a side and just do what God wants us to do.

I believe that Psalm 56:3 has got it right. When we're afraid we then go to God and are 'Fully Relying On God''

Not-Home-Yet · 07-13-2010, 04:57 PM

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I believe that Psalm 56:3 has got it right. When we're afraid we then go to God and are 'Fully Relying On God''

ChildofGod
Yes you are right we must take everything to God....for there is nothing to big or to small for our heavenly Father ...... Love Jane

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06-20-2010, 11:28 PM	#1
arunangelo Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 11	How do we overcome fear? To remove fear from our heart we must have perfect love (1John4:18). To have perfect love, is to have perfect faith in God; because God is love. When we have perfect faith in God, His love expressed through His sacrifice on the cross (in order to expiate for the sins we committed against Him) becomes a reality to us. We, therefore have an absolute confidence that He will protect us from evil. This frees us from anxiety and fear. Furthermore, because of this faith we too will forgive those who have betrayed us and have been unfaithful to us; and compensate for their offenses by sacrificing our pride and feelings, and by staying faithful to our commitments to them. In addition, because love is selfless, if we exercise love, we would be concerned about the pain and suffering of others, rather than our own. These would free us of jealousy, lust, hate and revenge.

06-23-2010, 03:12 AM	#4
Felicity I'm Welsh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 476 Rep Power: 20	Re: How do we overcome fear? We cannot overcome fear, we know some things really hurt. We have been given all the chemicals that tell us,,,,,, RUN lol lol God gave us those __________________ Love me when I least deserve it, that's when I need it most.

06-23-2010, 12:36 PM	#5
David Filling in for the boss Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Home Posts: 1,527 Rep Power: 20	Re: How do we overcome fear? I may have mentioned this before but many combat veterans will tell you that they do experience fear in the face of combat. It is taking action in spite of fear however that shows courage. And I know a few guys that are just plain fearless but for most of us, we all have fear when faced with dangerous or emotionally troublesome situations. __________________ David US Army Retired Hospital Chaplain *There is nothing you can do to make God love you any more and there is nothing you can do to make God love you any less. -- Philip Yancey* Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. (1 Cor 13:4-8)

07-12-2010, 09:06 PM	#6
Not-Home-Yet Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 369 Rep Power: 25	Re: How do we overcome fear? I have heard many say sometimes we just have to do things afraid..... It is no different when we follow the Lord in most cases we have to put our fear a side and just do what God wants us to do. __________________ Now abide faith,hope,love,these three;but the greatest of these is love.... 1cor 13:13 God's love never fails

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