Breaking Free from Fear and Anxiety: Trusting God’s Promises

Fear and anxiety can hold us back from stepping into God’s best for our lives, but we don’t have to live that way. In this episode, we dive deep into how fear distorts reality and how we can combat it with God’s truth.

📖 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”

I share my personal journey of leaving a toxic job, despite my fears, and how stepping out in faith led to greater blessings. We’ll also uncover practical ways to take control of our thoughts, speak life over ourselves, and trust God with our future.

🔥 Key Takeaways:
✅ How to take every thought captive (2 Corinthians 10:5)
✅ Why most of our fears are about things that haven’t even happened yet
✅ Practical ways to renew your mind and step into faith

Fear is a liar, but God’s promises are true. It’s time to step forward in faith and trust that He has more in store for you!

🎧 Tune in now & be encouraged! 

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Transcript

Fear and anxiety can feel overwhelming, paralyzing us and keeping us from stepping into God’s best for our lives. But the good news is that fear does not have to control us. The Bible reminds us time and time again that God has given us the power to overcome fear by trusting in His promises.

📖 2 Timothy 1:7 – "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."

Fear often distorts reality. Many things we are anxious about are things that could potentially happen, but aren’t actually things that have happened yet. So why waste our mental energy worrying about things that may never even come to pass? God calls us to trust Him fully and release our anxieties into His hands.

One of the biggest struggles with fear I faced was leaving a toxic job. I needed the income to pay bills, and I wrestled with the decision for months. I knew I had to leave before things got worse, but I let fear keep me trapped. I kept thinking, What if I don’t find another job? What if I can’t make ends meet?

But finally, I drew the line and walked away. And even though it was terrifying at the time, looking back six months later, I saw that God had something so much better in store for me. He needed me to step out in faith, trusting that He would provide.

📖 Isaiah 41:10 – "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Fear tries to convince us that we are not safe, not capable, and not worthy of good things. But Scripture tells us a different story. Fear is not from God. Instead, He gives us peace, clarity, and a spirit of power.

📖 Philippians 4:6-7 – "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Many times, the fear we experience is not about things that have actually happened—it’s about things we imagine might happen. The enemy wants us to stay stuck in the "what-ifs" of life. But God calls us to take control of our thoughts and submit them to Him.

📖 2 Corinthians 10:5 – "We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."

A practical way to do this is by memorizing and repeating God’s promises every time fear tries to take hold.

When you feel afraid, declare:

• "I have the mind of Christ" (1 Corinthians 2:16).
• "I am transformed by the renewing of my mind" (Romans 12:2).
• "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid" (Hebrews 13:6).

Fear thrives in silence. The more we dwell on our fears without speaking truth over them, the stronger they become. But when we actively speak God’s promises, fear loses its power.

📖 Romans 10:10 – "For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved."

One of the things I did during my hardest seasons was place reminders of God’s Word all around me. I posted Scripture on my bathroom mirror, in my car, and even in the shower. Every time fear crept in, I had God’s truth in front of me. This daily practice of speaking life helped shift my mindset.

Think about it: if you spend just two minutes a day brushing your teeth while repeating Scripture, that adds up to an extra hour of speaking truth over yourself each month. Imagine the transformation if you made this a daily habit!

Here are some actionable steps to help break free from fear and anxiety:

1️⃣ Identify Your Fears – Write them down and acknowledge what’s been holding you back. 2️⃣ Replace Fear with Truth – Find a Scripture that contradicts each fear and declare it daily. 3️⃣ Speak Life Over Yourself – Write out affirmations based on God’s Word and speak them every morning. 4️⃣ Pray and Surrender – Lay your fears before God in prayer and trust that He is in control. 5️⃣ Take Action in Faith – Sometimes, we must take the first step even when we feel afraid. Trust that God will provide.

📖 Psalm 34:4 – "I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears."

Breaking free from fear is a journey, not a one-time event. It takes daily commitment to trust God’s promises over the lies of fear. But as you practice shifting your mindset and speaking truth over yourself, you will begin to experience freedom like never before.

📖 Joshua 1:9 – "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

Fear may try to keep us trapped, but God calls us to live boldly. He has a plan for our lives that is far greater than anything fear could ever take from us.

I want to challenge you—whenever fear creeps in, respond with Scripture. Speak life over yourself. Write down God’s promises and keep them in front of you.

This simple practice has the power to change your life. Fear has no hold on you when you stand firm in God’s truth.