Since audios aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, I decided that I’d really love my “readers” out there to be able to get their hands on these 7 steps. Now, the audio goes into MUCH more detail – this is just a cheat sheet
. I hope that it gives you some solid footing and helps you gain the upper hand on fear. If you decide you would like more information, the full audio is still available. You can listen to it here http://kimberlyehlers.com/?p=1881 or download it to listen on your player of preference!
Because of our children’s illnesses, we have a lot to worry about. It seems as though fear is forever knocking on our door. We may fear the unknown – what is going to happen next, what kind of life will my child have? We fear that our child will not have a future. Maybe, right now, you’re frightened of the medical bills that are growing.
If we let them, our fears will swallow us whole. We need to actively battle them so that they do not consume us or rob us of an abundant life. “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly,” (John 10:10, NKJV).
An abundant life for yourself may not seem important to you now, but it is for 2 reasons. God wants it for you, and your family needs you to live abundantly. We can try to hide our thoughts and feelings, but both are reflected clearly in our actions or merely by the look on our faces. As Proverbs 23:7 tells us, “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.” That goes for moms too. Our families know us. They know when something is wrong. Even more dangerous is that our “moods” can plant rotten seeds into our child’s life. They learn from us, and will learn to be fearful.
Let’s look at our 7 steps to battling fear:
1. Talk with God daily – I love Paul’s advice, really an action plan to prayer, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus,” (Philippians 4:6-7, New King James Version). When something has you worried, pray about it, praise God for what He’s done (that’s also our act of remembering and reassuring ourselves of His greatness), and He will give you peace. Avoid the temptation to think you have to be worry free to come to Him first. I encourage you to read Philippians 4:4-8. Sometimes when we look at just one verse, we miss the context and abuse it (or abuse ourselves by misunderstanding it). These verses tell how to live with Christ – a life that would naturally ease your anxieties. I actually have a lot of thoughts about this, and if you’d like to hear them, you’ll need to grab the audio
.
2. Spend time reading God’s word every day – It really doesn’t matter where you start. For this time in your life, I highly recommend any of the Gospels so that you can hear the loving words of Christ Himself. You may want to do devotions – like The Faith Challenge. Whatever you use as a guide, make sure you are reading to allow God to speak to you. You need to feed your mind and spirit on His truth regularly!
3. Apply God’s Word – It’s not enough to just read Scripture. We need to be able to carry it with us in our hearts, ready to be used. “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God,” (Romans 12:2, New King James Version). We are transformed by our time with God – praying and reading His Word. That’s why we read the Bible to hear what God has for us. He wants to use Scripture to heal us, teach us, and equip us with the tools we need for this life.
To help in that transformation process, I highly recommend journaling. It allows you to remember, process, and look back on what God is teaching you. It’s hard to believe, but we do forget! (The Israelites weren’t so different from you and me
.)
My next recommendation is to focus specifically on what God says about His love for your child, what He says about faith, miracles, and healing. Right now, these are the areas you need to fortify yourself with the truth in. The enemy is going to attack us over and over again with lies, fears, and doubt. We need to be able to combat his attacks with the word of God.
On the audio, I gave a few suggestions on how to find those verses. To keep this article short, as I promised, I will just share a couple here. One of the freebies you receive when you sign up for my ezine, The Heart Connection, is a mini e-book called “Prayers and Promises”. It has some excellent Scriptures and prayers that are just perfect to use in battle. We can share verses with each other on my Share the Sweetness page. There are a few great verses there, and I hope we can build it up together to make a wonderful resource. Then, there’s “The Faith Challenge”. It is jammed pack with exactly the kind of verses you need – I’ve done all the work for you. I also help you to apply it to your life and remove the barriers the keep you from believing and trusting what God is telling you.
4. Rest – The fact is, we’re easy targets for worry, fear and doubt when we’re tired. Our defenses are down. We’re more sensitive and tend to find ourselves agreeing with and wallowing in negative thoughts. Look at what keeps you from sleeping well and make a plan to regain your precious rest.
5. Worship - Praise God through song and prayer. Praise Him throughout your day. When you do, you are turning the tables on the enemy. Your determination to praise God will frighten and frustrate him. Oh, he won’t give up, but you’ve changed the tide because, now, he can see that peace of God that is guarding your heart and mind. That peace zaps him of his power.
6. Find positive support - You need people who are not afraid to pray for the very best for your family. Search long and hard for those special, but rare, individuals who will boldly pray for healing. Because these people are difficult to find, please know that I will always join you in prayer. Send an e-mail to me at Kimberly@kimberlyehlers.com and let me know how I can pray for you and your child. Join our Facebook page. It’s just getting kicked off, but there are already some precious people there. Let us know how we can pray for you. (To join, just go to the right side of this page, click “Find us on Facebook”, and then click the “like” button. You can also sign up for my ezine there and receive your free copy of “Prayers and Promises”.)
7. Feed your spirit – What do you love to do? What activities give you joy? Talking to a friend? Taking a walk? Make time to do things you enjoy and be there in the moment. Don’t let your mind wander to other things – especially worries! Battle fear with being happy!
OK, there you have it! Your 7 Steps to Battle Fear cheat sheet! I do hope you’ll take the time (oh, that found fit step #7 nicely!) to listen to the audio for more tips and information on each step. I would love to see you battle fear successfully – I know that you can! After all, with God all things are possible!
In His Love,
Kimberly
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