18- Biblical Anger Management-C Factors 5- Fears

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“Fear not, for I Am with you: be not dismayed; for I Am your God: I will strengthen you; I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of My righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10

“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear: because fear has torment. He that fears is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18

 

 Another common root behind anger are the fears that anxieties and insecurities produce.

Fears of being vulnerable, of being exposed, or being humiliated, of being hurt when threatened whether actual or assumed, can spark reactions of defensive anger. Therefore, fears must be identified and eliminated by God’s truth and grace.

“He (Jesus) replied, ‘you of little faith, why are you so afraid?’” Matthew 8:26a

Again, anger is used as a defense, but God wants us to fully rely on Him for all our protection. Psalm 18:1-3. Fears are another open door to irrational and unreasonable behaviors, and satanic influence; however, in Jesus Christ,

“…God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7

“These things I have spoken unto you , that in Me(Jesus) you might have peace. In the world you will have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

 Other Scripture verses; Psalm 18, 27, 91, 121….

  These are not merely ideas or concepts, but these promises that are living realities to those who know Him and have put their trust in Him. Whether facing fears, troubles, dangers, … He is the Creator of all and the Lord of all. Is there anything too difficult for Him?

 REMEMBER- Jesus Christ Is the Savior, the Healer, the Deliverer, the Helper….

Is Jesus so in your life? If not, it is time.

                           STOP- CONSIDER- DECIDE- DO SO NOW

                                 -CONFRONTING YOUR FEARS-

ACTION STEP 1- Run to God immediately and confess your fears, ask Him to

                              help you, guide you, teach you, and even forgive you.

                              if your fears are a statement of lack of faith and are

                              leading you to anger, hate, physical and verbal aggression.

NOTE- There are healthy fears like; the fear of the Lord which helps us avoid evil behavior and attitudes, the fear of breaking the law, the fear of defying the laws of nature…; however, any fear that drives us to lose control, to do wrong, to hate people, to not trust God,… is sinful, unhealthy, dangerous, and needs to be confronted and repented of.

                               2- IDENTIFY AND EXAMINE. Are your fears valid, why,

                                        and to what extent? What does God’s Word say about

                                        your particular fears? Exposure can help reduce fear too.

                                         ie. Is your fear a mask for pride or prejudice?

                                 3-IDENTIFY THE OPEN DOOR. How did these fears lodge in you? Close the door by faith on the authority of God’s Word. This may require you to receive a healing from the Lord for bad experience, stop believing something, face something, take some kind of action and even get godly help.

“The Lord Is my Light and my Salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord Is the Strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1

NOTE- Fears are products of beliefs, whether taught or assumed, and experiences.

Therefore the truth/God’s Word can set your free from these fears, and the comforting power of His Holy Spirit. Sounds too simple? But it is true!

NOTE- Truth is the antidote for falsehood, and falsehoods feed certain fears.

“Let God be True, and every man a liar…’ Romans 3:4

NOTE- Prejudices, paranoia, shame, guilt, insecurities, superstition… will breed and feed invalid, unhealthy, unnecessary fears.

                                         -GET THE TRUTH!!! And repent of believing the lies! Learn God’s Word!

                                         -REPENT OF UNGODLY ACTIVITIES. Many fears

                                         come out of and through these, ie, alcohol, drugs, occult

                                          practices, morbid interests...

 -GET YOUR THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS UNDER CONTROL AND SUBJECT TO GOD’S WORD – Who and what do you believe?!

“Finally, brothers, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these things.”  Philippians 4:8.

 “The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want (lack)…I will fear no evil… surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life…” Psalm 23, Isa. 51:12-13

                        4- Fears from past hurts are genuine and valid! Never minimize or disregard fears that were derived from past hurts; however, do not harbor them, rather take them to the Lord Jesus for healing and deliverance. He can and He does!!!  Again, remember that forgiveness is an absolute necessity to receive the healing you need.                       

 -DETERMINE TO WALK THE LIFE OF FAITH AND LOVE WHICH ARE IN CHRIST JESUS  

         -SURRENDER YOUR CARE AND PROTECTION TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

These are lifestyle changes and habit patterns and mind-sets that need to be implemented immediately, but take time to grow into. Expect work and struggle, but also expect miracles, deliverances and healings and peace.

                                                STOP- CONSIDER- DECIDE- DO

                                                           

                  STOP- CONSIDER – DO SO NOW- DO NOT LET GO UNTIL YOU RECEIVE

                                                        GENESIS 32:24-29

                                                      

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