Devotions

1 John 4:18-19 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because […]

Romans 8:15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, […]

Luke 12:25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? I admit that I am often filled with anxiety and worry. Despite knowing I shouldn’t worry, I do. I try […]

2 Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. Paul’s letters to Timothy are some of my favorites because he shares insight almost […]

Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. As believers we are […]

Mark 5:36 Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” Most of us cannot relate to this verse, because either we are not yet parents or we have never experienced the […]

Psalms 91:7 A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it  will not come near you. What awe inspiring imagery this verse is, right? A thousand falling on one […]

Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me.” Confidence. Do you have it? Or are you floundering in fear, […]

Joel 2:21 Do not be afraid, land of Judah; be glad and rejoice. Surely the Lord has done great things! Joel is not one of the books we are used to reading. But it is […]

Luke 12:6-7 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth […]

Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.  How comforting is it to […]

1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” The early church faced many threats to their safety, so […]

1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Today’s verse has a few different translations in different Bible versions. The version this translation came from is NIV. […]

Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will […]

Psalms 3:3-6 But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain. I lie […]