Combatting Fear with Prayer
...The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man
makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working].
James 5:16
Fear attacks everyone. It is Satan's way of tormenting us and
preventing us from going forward so we cannot enjoy the life Jesus
died to give us.
Fears are not realities, they are False Evidence Appearing Real.
But if we accept the fears that Satan offers and give voice to
them, we open the door for the enemy and close the door to
God.
Faith is released through prayer, which makes tremendous power
available, dynamic in its working.
Satan seeks to weaken us through fear, but God strengthens us as we
fellowship with Him in prayer. The Bible teaches us to watch and
pray. (Matthew 26:41.) I believe the major reference in this
passage is to watching ourselves and the attacks that the enemy
launches against our minds and emotions. When these attacks are
detected, we should pray immediately. We may think the attack will
go away but we must remember that it is when we pray that power is
released against the enemynot when we think about praying
later.
Pray about everything and fear nothing. I believe you will find
this decision to be one that will produce more joy and peace for
your everyday living.
When fear knocks at the door, let faith answer.
