Today’s Inspiration: Fear, anxieties and stress are are the emotional strongholds in the World but Love, Faith and Hope are the strongholds in the Kingdom of God. The Psalmist says,” When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” Psalm 56:3-4.
Our identity is not found in this world but in Christ. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek His face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles and healing and the wisdom and judgment he pronounced, for you his servants are the descendants of Abraham, the chosen ones, the children of Jacob. Psalm 105:4-6.
We need to guard our atmosphere of faith so that fear will not enter, especially for our families. What is your atmosphere today in your heart and your surroundings? When we look to God and not the world, our atmosphere changes and healing arises. God is the author and finisher of our faith. Hebrews 12:2. He is the grand weaver, the almighty God who created the heavens and the earth, the giver of life. To overcome stress, fear and anxiety daily, we have to declare the Word of God into to our atmosphere boldly by faith. Do not react to bad news, negative words or contentious people. Change your atmosphere with Prayer using the Word of God for it has creative power and authority for deliverance and breakthroughs. Praise God!
Prayer: O Lord Our God, you are bigger, greater and stronger than my circumstance and surroundings. Your favour surrounds me like a shield and your faithfulness and truths are my bulwark and rampart. For you are my stronghold, I shall not be afraid in Jesus’ Name, Amen.