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{ Fear is a Liar }

February 18, 2013

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We had a great message at church today on fear.  Last weekend I attended an awesome Grace Conference and one of the sessions was on fear.   I see a repetitive theme occurring!  God usually works like that in my life.  I’d love to share with you some of the things I’ve learned and the ways we can overcome fear.
We all have some sort of fear in our lives.  Did you ever wonder how fear becomes a part of our life?
Did you know that behind every fear there is a lie that’s controlling you???
Yep, there is and this is how it takes hold.

1.  A crisis occurs in your life.

Suppose as a little girl you are told you are fat, you are teased and made fun of.  You may act like on the outside it’s no big idea.  BUT on the inside you are believing the lie and feel you are worth nothing because you are chunky or even fat.

2.  A lie takes root!

You BELIEVE the lie!  You tell yourself there must be something wrong with you. You may at this point do everything possible to not be fat- purge, starve or exercise in excess.  OR you may just pulverize yourself with condemning self-talk and give up totally and withdraw from people.

3.  Fear controls you.

This is how a stronghold takes place in your life.  A stronghold is something that has a stronghold on you.
It’s like the story of how they train elephants.  When elephants are babies they are chained together at the ankles.  At first, they try and break loose, but they can’t because the chains are so tight. They eventually quit trying.  Later in their adult years, they are just held by a piece of rope that is staked to the ground.  They could easily break free but they don’t even try!!  That’s how we act when we believe lies year after year.  We become enslaved to sin.  We don’t have to live tied up if we know Jesus.  He already cut the ropes.
OK, I’m sure if you are like me you can identify one or two fears in your life. So what do we do with the lies??

1.  When fear immobilizes you UPROOT the lie.

What lie are you believing about yourself?

Remember FEAR is a symptom and the lie is the disease.

Spend some time asking God where there are lies that are rooted in your life.  He will show you. He’s faithful like that.

2.  Plant the truth of God’s word in your life.

We will NOT be able to grow and change the lies w/o first getting into God’s word and replacing the lies with the truth.  This is crucial!

3.  Let God’s word take root in your life.

Find and have battle plan verses ready to replace the lie.

For example, if you are worried about finances.  Your lie might be God can’t meet my needs or He won’t or I haven’t been good enough for Him to meet my needs.  That’s the lie.  What does God say He will do?  
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:19 
 or this verse:
be satisfied with your present [circumstances and with what you have]; for He [God] [b]Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you nor [c]give you up nor leave you without support. [I will] not, [d][I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless nor forsake nor [e]let [you] down ([f]relax My hold on you)! [[g]Assuredly not!] So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently and boldly say, The Lord is my Helper; I will not be seized with alarm [I will not fear or dread or be terrified]. What can man do to me? Heb. 13:5-6
These are battle verses!  They replace the lie that God won’t be there for me with the truth that He is always there. Remember too, FEELINGS are NOT facts. Don’t buy into the lie that if you don’t{feel}it its not the truth.
Another way for the word of God to take root is to talk to yourself instead of listen to yourself.  Watch carefully what you are saying to your self.  It might be necessary to take something you are saying and write it down.  Once written down look at the lie and then replace it with the truth.  Writing it down takes extra time but it sure is effective.
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I LOVE the above saying.  It is so true.  I have lived both ways.  I have run as fast as I can away from the issue.   I have news for you the issues are still there when you come back and you still have to deal with it.  Face your fears! God is there to help you.

Fear is only a mirage!  Don’t buy into the lie.

Feel free to download the above printable. Keep the truth in front of your eyes.

 

You might enjoy these other posts on FEAR:

Facing your FEARS and growing through them

Fighting Fears when they try and suck you under

 

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  1. Anita says: February 20, 2013 at 11:29 PM
    Barb,I just love your share. I've got another symbolism for Fear: False Evidence Appearing Real.Thank you Jesus for setting us free.Anita aka Nit
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  2. craftythriftydecorat says: February 21, 2013 at 7:41 PM
    I just love this verse, but I am terrible at memorization of anything. The more I want it, like your fear ia a liar verse, the less likely I am to remember it. This will go in a prominent place, maybe matted in a larger frame. BTW, you just got a new follower!Janet
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  3. Fluster Buster says: February 22, 2013 at 10:11 PM
    I love "Face Everything and Rise" my pastor has used that same saying when teaching about fear. Thanks for sharing at Fluster's Creative Muster. I'm looking forward to seeing what you link up next week.
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  4. Rita says: February 23, 2013 at 12:41 PM
    I love your printables! Thanks for sharing.
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  5. Nantawan Bennett says: February 24, 2013 at 7:35 AM
    Visit from Happy Friday Blog Hop.Time to visit and follow. would be great if you can visit and link up.Have a great day.Nan www.blogshe.net
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  6. Misty Kearns says: February 24, 2013 at 5:36 PM
    Thank you for this post. I have struggled with fear all of my life in one shape or form. Even though I know fear is not of God, there are some things I just can't seem to remove that stronghold from... (Thanks also for linking up at Motivating Monday at CEO of Me last week!)
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  7. Raising Reagan says: February 24, 2013 at 9:07 PM
    Fear is exactly what you make of it ... There is usually always a way around it.Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection. Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. :)¤´¨) ¸.•*´ (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo <a href="http://www.raising-reagan.comwww.raising-reagan.com<br />
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  8. Leslie @ Violet Impe says: February 25, 2013 at 8:43 PM
    Fear can be so powerful, but you can rise above it.Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection! Leslie
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  9. Marti @ Sew-Licious says: February 26, 2013 at 6:11 AM
    Very true! Thank you so much for participating and sharing it at SHOW-licious Craft Showcase Party! Martihttp://sew-licious.blogspot.com/2013/02/saturday-show-licious-craft-showcase-21.html
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  10. Kendra says: February 27, 2013 at 12:26 PM
    Barb, I love your printable and your post is so inspiring! Thank you for sharing on Crafty Thursday Obsessions!
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  11. Jocie@TheBetterHalf says: February 27, 2013 at 8:13 PM
    Hey Barb, thanks so much for sharing - what a beautiful reminder! and love the printable too. :)
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  12. Lindsay @Artsy-Farts says: February 27, 2013 at 11:55 PM
    Thanks so much for sharing, I really needed this! Always happy to see what you have to link up at Artsy Corner.
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  13. Carrie says: February 28, 2013 at 1:04 PM
    Thank you so much for sharing this post on Fear...this is definitely one of my areas of struggle.I featured this post over at Think Tank Thursday. Thanks for linking it up. http://www.saving4six.com/2013/02/welcome-to-thin...
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  14. Susie @bowdabra says: March 2, 2013 at 6:37 PM
    Thanks for sharing your cool idea with us! Stop by again next week and link up another cool idea. Have a great week!Susie @bowdabra http://bowdabrablog.com/2013/03/02/crafty-showcase-link-up-anything-fun-in-the-craft-project-linky-3/
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