I'm Not Afraid Anymore

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"The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?"
Psalm 27:1

  Fear is a very powerful word.  Dictionary.com describes it as;  
A distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined.
We often hear the phrase,
False Evidence Appearing Real
when describing fear as well.  So often the fears we face are false, but their power over us is very real.  Fear can immobilize a person, and quite literally stop you in your tracks.  Fear is a very real issue for people attempting to lose weight for many reasons.  If you fear your own ability to succeed in weight loss, you may very well find yourself struggling and unable to make the healthy choices you need to make for success.  If you fear the battles you will face in weight loss, you may resist the help and support that is offered to you, battling your stronghold on your own and failing miserably.  Ironically, you may even find yourself sabotaging your journey, by endlessly snacking or overeating since,
"I can't do this anyway."
Does this sound like a conversation you've had with yourself?
In Psalm 27:1, the Bible says that God is your Savior and protector.  Literally translated, this means that God is here to save you from yourself and keep you safe from harm.
In a weight loss journey that means He and He alone can protect and save you from your enemies in your weight loss journey.  (Unfortunately, your biggest enemy at times may very well be the one staring you back in the mirror.)
Take a different approach in your journey today.  Tackle your weight loss fears with faith.  Take the offensive in your weight loss journey, proclaiming the truth that you read in the word of God.  Embrace once and for all that you know He will save you from anything that threatens to hold you back.  And let Satan know once and for all that his tactics to distract you, hinder you and keep you bound in fear will no longer work.  
Boldly claim,
"I'm not afraid of you anymore!"
 
Let's Pray.
Dear God,
Today I will walk in faith and not fear.  I have nothing to be afraid of on my weight loss journey, because You are at the forefront this time.  Leading, guiding, and saving me from the temptations I cannot overcome on my own.  Thank you God for rescuing me from myself.  Today is the day I walk by faith!  
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray,
Amen

E4M DAILY STRATEGY
I'm Not Afraid Anymore!
Below are four scriptures that reference the topic of fear.  Read each verse and answer the follow up questions to better understand what God wants you to know about fear.

1.  “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine."
 Isaiah 43:1.
Why does this verse say, we should NOT fear?  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
✨How does knowing that you belong to God and He has saved you from yourself, encourage and motivate you today on your journey? __________________________________________________________.
2.  Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad."
Proverbs 12:25.
What does this verse say causes depression?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
✨This verse says anxiety (fear) causes depression.  What do you find yourself doing when you feel depressed? Hint: (ice cream and Doritos)  ______________________

3.   Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9.
Why does this verse say, we should not be afraid?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
✨If you embrace and believe that God is truly with you EVERYWHERE you go, how does that change how you might behave in those secret places?  ______________________________________

4.  "In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul." Psalm 94:19. Whose comfort relieves anxiety and fear according to this verse?  ______________________
✨Where should you seek comfort today, instead of food? _____________________________

He has redeemed you.  His Word relieves your anxiety.  He is with you.  He comforts you.  
You no longer have to fear weight loss!  Or any other stronghold you face!  Boldly claim today,
"I'm not afraid anymore!"