Day 37: I Receive Victory Over Fear, Worry, and Anxiety
Key Verses
Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV)
“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.”
2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
Reflection
Fear, worry, and anxiety are powerful emotions that affect our minds, drain our faith, and hinder our spiritual growth. As believers living a transformed life, we are not immune to life’s challenges—but we are empowered to respond differently.
1. Fear is Not From God
2 Timothy 1:7 makes it clear that fear is not a divine deposit. If fear did not come from God, then its source is either from our flesh or from the enemy. The enemy often uses fear to:
- paralyze our potential,
- blind us to God’s promises,
- and push us into disobedience.
But God has given us three divine antidotes:
- Power – the ability through the Holy Spirit to overcome and act with boldness (Acts 1:8).
- Love – which casts out fear (1 John 4:18).
- A sound mind – self-control, discipline, and clarity even in storms.
2. The Battle is in the Mind
Worry and anxiety begin as thoughts and imaginations. Philippians 4:6–7 urges us to bring every anxious thought under control through:
- Prayer – Communion with God brings us closer to His heart and will.
- Supplication – Earnest, heartfelt requests show our dependence on Him.
- Thanksgiving – Gratitude shifts focus from problems to the goodness and power of God.
When we do this, the peace of God acts like a security guard, garrisoning our hearts and minds, protecting us from anxiety and mental torment.
3. The Transformed Life Thinks Differently
A transformed life is a renewed life (Romans 12:2). It means:
- Thinking faith over fear,
- Choosing peace over panic,
- Trusting in God’s sovereignty over circumstances.
Even Jesus acknowledged the burden of anxiety in Matthew 6:25–34. He encouraged us not to worry about our lives but to seek first the Kingdom of God.
Further Scriptures for Meditation
- Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear not, for I am with you…”
- Psalm 34:4 – “I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
- Matthew 6:34 – “Do not worry about tomorrow…”
- 1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”
Confession of Faith
“I am not a slave to fear, worry, or anxiety. I am a child of God, empowered by the Holy Spirit. I receive divine peace and rest in the promises of my Father. My heart is guarded, my mind is sound, and my future is secure in Christ Jesus. Amen.”
Prayer Points
- Father, thank You for being my rock, my fortress and my deliverer in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 18:2).
- Father, thank You for being my peace and total rest in all situations in Jesus’ name. (Isaiah 54:10).
- Father, I am grateful for Your everlasting love that has silenced my fears and worries in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 100:5).
- Father, I confess all my sins, and I plead the blood of Jesus to cleanse me and free me from all guilt and shame in Jesus’ name. (Ephesians 1:7).
- I declare that I am free from every consequence of sin in Jesus’ name. (Romans 6:22).
- I declare that I am of God, and sin shall never have dominion over me again in Jesus’ name. (Romans 6:14).
- O Lord, let every hidden voice of fear and worry be silent forever in my life, family and church in Jesus’ name.
- I command every terror of the night inciting fear, to stop and leave my environment in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 91:5).
- I command all human agents using the spirit of fear to terrify me to stumble and fall, in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 27:2).
- Father, I declare that my tomorrow is blessed; therefore, all the demons creating fear of tomorrow and fear of unknown in me, I bind you, in Jesus’ name. (Jeremiah 29:11).
- I break every bondage that I have subjected myself that is causing me fear and worry in Jesus’ name. (2 Timothy 1:7).
- I send tremor and fear into the camp of my enemies, and I walk in total victory in Jesus’ name. (Deuteronomy 28:7).
- O Lord, increase my greatness and comfort me on every side in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 71:21).
- O Lord, I declare sound mind is my portion in Jesus’ name. (Philippians 4:8).
- Father, thank You for the total victory I have in You over fear, worry and anxiety in Jesus’ name. (Psalm 34:4).
