Psalm 56:3 NIV, “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Fear can creep in, even when we least expect it. It not only steals our joy, but it hinders our progress in our walk with God. Fear is always in opposition with the goals we are trying to reach or the purposes we are trying to fulfill. It tries to keep us from believing that we can do all things through Christ Jesus, who is our strength (Philippians 4:13).
Rather we are taking a step of faith and doing something new, confronting someone about a serious issue that needs to be resolved, or some other situation we are facing, God will help us. The Lord will not forsake those who seek Him and put their trust in Him (Psalm 9:10); so when you are afraid, put your trust in God.

Good morning Dawn. This is such wonderful advice. I am a worrier and I really don’t like that about myself but I am trying to be better. I know that God has got my back and that he loves me in a way that I will never comprehend and yet I still worry about things I have no control over. My husband helps me by reminding me that worrying doesn’t add a minute to my day. Thank you for this very important message my sister. During these difficult times we just need to give our faith and lean on God. Thank you and hope you have an amazing week. Love to you Joni
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Good morning Joni. There is a lot to worry about but as you mentioned we have to have faith and lean on God. I am glad your husband is there to encourage you. You are welcome. Have an amazingly blessed week too. Love and hugs. ❤️
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Thank you Dawn I am glad he is here too. He has really helped me with this but everyones encouragement helps. God gives us many reasons to wait. Sending hugs and love, Joni
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Fear can control us in more ways than we expect. It is only through the Lord that I can get through it.
I would be a mess without God when it comes to not worrying about something.
Blessings Dawn 💙
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I agree, fear can control us in more ways than we realize. May God’s Spirit continue to lead, protect, and strengthen us. Abundant blessings on your week Manu! ❤️
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Good post to start the day. Thanks.
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You are welcome. Have a wonderfully blessed week. ❤️
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Praise the Lord! True words. Fear comes in all form of disguises. All my life I battle with fear and everytime it attacked me it came in a different form. Therefore, anytime I am facing a difficult situation and I do not know how to pray I just begin to rebuke the spirit of fear. Afterwards I usually see things clearly. Thank you, Dawn for this great reminder. I shared your post on my church WhatsApp group.
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Yes, it does come at us in many disguises. Thanks for that advice, I will remember that sometimes we just need to rebuke that spirit of fear when it comes our way. Thanks for sharing my post. 🤗❤️
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You are welcome.
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Amen hallelujah amen thank Jesus Christ amen 🙏
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Hallelujah! ✝️
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Thanksgiving and blessings amen hallelujah amen 🙏
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Fear can steal our joy, hinders our progress, and cause us to doubt. We need to release our fears and worries to God and find strength and hope in His promises. Peace and blessings! 💗🌺
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Amen! For He has not given us a spirit of fear. Peace and Blessings Jeanne! 💕
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I’ve been learning this lesson this week. I’m grateful that I have the scriptures to bring me peace when I’m feeling low. They always point me back to how much God loves me ❤
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Remembering how much God loves us brings so much strength and security. Thanks Jenny ❤️
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Very timely and encouraging, Dawn. There is so much to fear in these days. Sometimes I have to reign in my thoughts and remember that God has not given us the spirit of fear but of power and love and a sound mind. Bless you for speaking truth in our lives.
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Thanks Patty. I am thankful for that Spirit of power, love, and sound mind that He has given to us. Blessings! ❤️
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A graceful reminder, sis. ❤
Trust is really what we should engage the more in these times. When our posture is faith, we give no room for fear and worry. God has been grooming me in this and it’s been a journey filled with grace. Our strength lies in trusting Him.
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Amen little sis. Our strength is indeed found in trusting in our Lord. May we choose faith and trust over fear and worry. ❤️
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Amen. 🙏🙌
How have you been and your daughter too?
How has your postgraduate been too?
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We are doing well. She should be home sometime this summer. School is good too. It’s keeping me busy as always lol. How are you?
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So glad to know this. 😊
Yay!
That’s good to know. Well-done sis. 🤗
I’m good too. Thanks. ❤
And so sorry for my late reply. 🙈
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That’s ok. Life gets busy. ❤️
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Amen! Proverbs 3:5 – Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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I love that verse! Thanks for sharing it Sharon. ❤️
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Amen!! God Bless!!
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Faith is not the absence of fear it is trusting God and following his lead even though we may have fear.
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Amen big brother. That is true. We have to move forward in faith even when we feel fear.
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powerful scripture!!
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Amen! It is.
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Powerful scripture
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Amen! It is.
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Amen! Dawn, your witness presents a blessed image of trust in my mind. God’s love calls out to remind us to always trust Him.
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Trusting isn’t always easy, but thankfully God gives us grace to do it. 🤗
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Amen.
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✝️❤️
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I can remember, a few times, when praying, the answer coming, not always as I expected, and sometimes years or decades later. Our God is always watching.
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So true. Sometimes it takes awhile to see the answers to our prayers and God moves in unexpected ways. I love Romans 8:28 that reminds us, He is working things out for our good. Thank you for sharing!
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