Have you turned down an opportunity or something you are passionate about because of fear? Has fear gripped your life and limited your pursuits? Be encouraged: Overcoming Fear with Faith is possible!
Have you battled with thoughts like these?
What if I’m not good enough?
I couldn’t possibly do that.
I don’t want to do it wrong.
I’ll avoid it at all cost so I don’t look like a fool.
I’d rather just not do it than fail trying.
I’ve had all these thoughts…and then some. We’re pretty good at talking ourselves out of opportunities, aren’t we?
Well, what if today was the day that changed?
What if today we faced fear and introduced him to our God?
Let’s discover steps to overcome fear with faith and dive in to see what that looks like!
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Overcoming Fear with Faith – Look Back First
In order to move forward in overcoming fear with faith, take a moment to look back on your life and consider the times you did something even though you were scared to do it.
Consider a job promotion or opportunity you were fearful you weren’t qualified for or maybe you actually weren’t qualified for the position but the opportunity presented itself.
Or what about becoming a new mom??
Was there a move you were fearful to make?
What about a life change and fear of the future?
Hopefully, you have a memory or moment in time that you were fearful but you still moved forward in spite of that fear.
Did you survive? (I’m banking on yes since you’re reading this – Yay!!) But seriously, when we take the time to look back, we often see we made it through the fear.
I want to make note of that so you can be reminded, you’ve done this before. Faith over fear is possible! Overcoming fear and living by faith is available to you!
God’s carried you through fear before and you’ve made it to the other side.
Bible Study On Fear And Faith
Overcoming fear with faith is all throughout the bible. For the last several months I’ve been doing a bible study on Exodus and Genesis. All was well until I got to the story of Moses.
You know the one – Moses and the burning bush.
It’s found in Exodus 3.
This is the perfect story of overcoming fear with faith. At this point in the story, Moses had approached the burning bush and God has just asked him to lead His people out of Egypt.
This is the dialogue between God and Moses that transpired:
But Moses protested to God, “Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt?”
God answered, “I will be with you. And this is your sign that I am the one who has sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God at this very mountain.”
But Moses protested.. (Exodus 3:11-13)
But Moses protested again..(Exodus 4:1)
I can relate to Moses 1000%. I’ve used that line before – “Who am I to…..” Can you relate?
Even after God told him that He’d be with him, he still continued to protest.
How many times do we do that? We question and doubt ourselves and find every excuse and reason of why we are NOT able to do the task or job at hand.
Does anything come to mind for you?
Has anything been placed on your heart and you keep pushing it away because you’ve convinced yourself you’d fail at it so you shouldn’t even bother?
I hope that changes! Let’s see what unfolded for Moses.
Ultimately, Moses ended up saying yes in spite of his fear, and story upon story of his walk with God was poured into the bible.
Faith Over Fear Led to:
- Moses leading God’s people out of Egypt and slavery.
- Witnessing the power of God through the plagues.
- Experiencing the Passover and deliverance into freedom.
- Miraculous rescuing through the Red Sea.
- Provision from Heaven in the desert through manna, quail, and water.
Each of these blessings and miracles Moses experienced and they were ALL on the other side of his fear.
Overcoming fear with faith is possible for you, too!
Overcoming Fear and Living By Faith
Do you believe overcoming fear with faith can happen for you?
One of the reasons I can relate so much to Moses with his protesting is that I tend to focus on fear and what is driving the fear.
For example, my mind can dwell on what I’m lacking, or not capable of, or how I can’t do it, or why I can’t do it, or all that will go wrong, etc…______ fill in the blank.
Moses had just been told that God would be with him, yet he continued to protest.
We’re told the very same thing:
So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the LORD your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you. Deuteronomy 31:6-8
This is a powerful promise.
Our God personally promises and pledges Himself to us.
He goes before us. He will never fail us nor leave us.
This is where our thoughts should dwell: on God and His promise to us.
It was dwelling and chewing on this verse and thoughts of overcoming fear and living by faith when this question kind of wrecked my mind.
What if you never get to the blessings on the other side of fear?
God tells us to not be afraid. He has good plans for us (Jeremiah 29:11). The spirit of fear is not from God – For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7)
What if Moses missed this opportunity because of protesting God’s invitation to join Him?
Faith Over Fear
Moses didn’t know at the burning bush what God had in store for him when he walked out overcoming fear with faith. He faced fear without knowing that God would:
- Equip him to successfully lead Israel out of slavery.
- He’d become the leader of God’s people.
- He’d witness the miracle of the Passover or the splitting of the Red Sea.
- The encounter with God on Mount Sinai was in store for him.
These blessings were all on the other side of fear.
There are blessings on the other side of fear for us, too!
Overcoming Fear With Faith Verses
Fear is deceptive. It lies to us, distorts truth, and only leads to worry and anxiousness. It’s a roadblock for God’s goodness. It is imperative you are fighting fear with faith.
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Overcoming fear with faith believes the truth and promises in God’s Word. You can always hold on to His truth when you start to doubt. He wants us moment by moment to trust Him.
Faith Overcomes Fear Bible Verses
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
He knows your future is set and secure. Just as God equipped Moses for his calling, God will equip you and I for anything He’s called us to as well!
He’ll always go with us and before us.
The sweet spot is resting in God and the peace He gives that passes all understanding. The fear of failing is a roadblock for opportunities God has in store for you.
Let’s take the step forward as Moses did and see what God has planned for us!
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Overcoming Fear With Faith
Overcoming fear with faith is yours. Surrender your fear to God. Tell him you’re scared but you want to trust Him more. Praise Him for the times He’s already carried you to the other side of fear.
What blessings could be on the other side of fear in your life? Comment below and let me know what fear you are giving to God today.
Uses for Scripture Card
You can use this beautiful printable in multiple ways!
Find a 5×7 frame and swap out the photo with one of these prints. Use it to remind you to trust God moment by moment.
Print one of the cards and write a note of encouragement on the back. Pass it along to a friend or your spouse and let them know God personally goes before them.
Or, use the scripture card as a gift for someone. Buy a pretty frame and share the word of God with them!
How to Download the Faith Over Fear Printable
- For sturdy protection, print on white cardstock paper (or any color you prefer) or send to your local printing store.
- Make sure the print scale is set to 90% or 100%.
- Cut out along the edges.
- Enjoy!
Click here to download your printable now!
You may also like these Bible Verse Coloring Pages as well!
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I just studied this encounter between God and Moses just a couple of days ago, Erin! How timely this is for me! And yes, I want to press past my fears into the adventure God has in store for me, because I know He will be there, going with me every step of the way, and will equip me to deal with every challenge! Great thoughts, my friend! Pinning and tweeting!
I love how God’s Word does that – brings known passages to life all over again! It’s thrilling to know each moment is another invitation to walk boldly with Him. Day by day He’s growing us each step. I’m so glad you stopped by, Beth!
I have struggled with this in the past and my daughter is presently struggling with fears. Many of these verses and things are what I have used to try to help her.
Thank you for sharing, Alyssa! Fear is a tactic that’s been around since the beginning. Jesus’ name alone displaces fear and I’m so glad to see you’ve turned to His Word. I pray in Jesus’ name you and your daughter are free from it!
You hit the nail on the head. Fear cripples all of us. But God gives us every resource that we need. We have to put faith over fear every time or we’ll find ourselves scared of everything. Great post!
Wendy, you’re exactly right. Fear has the ability to cripple us, but thank God His power is greater than all our fears! Thank you so much for stopping by! Blessings to you.