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Your Question:
what's the best way to deal with my fear of the unknown?
Answer:
Dealing with fear of the unknown can be a challenging task, but I've found that it's essential to confront and understand the root of our fears. According to Scripture, much of our fear is rooted in unbelief - our hearts saying, "Lord, I don't believe you, or Lord, my desires want something other than what you promised." The first step in dealing with fears is to confess them as unbelief and examine Scripture to be confident in the love and faithfulness of Jesus. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with fear and anxiety, but the key to overcoming these habits is to confront them head-on. When we try to avoid our fears, they can still haunt us. Instead, we need to face them and remember God's assurance to us. We are not alone in our fears, and we are people given to fear. The Bible reminds us that the only kind of fear we are supposed to have is the fear of the Lord, which leads to protection, mercy, and provision. For me, learning the fear of the Lord has been a transformative experience. It's a gift from the Father that is typically learned through remembering what God says about Himself and about us. By remembering Scripture and being confident in Jesus' love and faithfulness, we can overcome our fears and live a life of faith. As the Bible says, "Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell" (Luke 12:5). When we have the fear of the Lord, God promises to deliver us from our enemies and protect us from evil.
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