devotion

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 […]

Isaiah 35:4 …say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.” Sometimes we read Scripture […]

Luke 12:4-5 I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him […]

Psalms 112:7 They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. The enemy thrives on our fear. His goal is to confuse us and cripple us with fear, […]