A Better Option Than “fight Or Flight”

We were created to live securely by living in the care of God – the God who loves us perfectly, weaknesses and all, and yet we’ve all been in stressful or frightening situations where the “fight or flight” response has been activated in us.  Jesus’ friends had this kind of experience as well: 

They were all terrified when they saw him.  But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here”  (Mark 6:50 NLT)

Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in you. (Psalm 56:3 NKJV).

To live without fear we must intentionally choose to believe God and receive the kindness and tenderness He is offering us.  We must bring every thought captive to Him and allow Him to renew our minds.  We must look to Him to give us peace of mind and to help us face and overcome our fears.  He has a good plan and gives us His power to use in our difficult moments. 

Fear keeps us from being fully honest about our feelings, prompting us to “run away” by projecting false or only partially true images of who we truly are.  Fear cause us to avoid meeting life issues straight on.  We either withdraw or get angry and lash out at those around us.  God wants us to identify what is making us fearful today, then invite God into our fear so He can deal with it with His powerful love. 

God is giving us a much better option to "fight or flight" today.  Let's hear and respond to Jesus' promise to be with us so we can think and act with courage.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Your word says there is no fear in love and I have come to believe that Your perfect love will cast out all my fear.  Thank You that “fight or flight” are no longer my only options when I feel afraid.  With You as the strength of my life, I can face my fears and do the right thing.  Thank You Lord that You never leave me nor forsake me.  Amen

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