When fear attacks, it can be completely incapacitating, feels awful and can literally feel painful.
When I feel overwhelmed with fear, I need to look to love to balance and console me. I need to banish it in Jesus name.
I say:
I banish all fear in Jesus name.
When I am overwhelmed
and incapacitated by fear
I focus on all that is good,
all that is safe,
all that is true right now.
I see the beauty of nature
surrounding me,
as Spring unfurls.
Whether I am outside or trapped indoors,
I think of the trees.
They stand glowing,
As buds burst into new life,
A promise of blossom,
then an abundance of fruit, yet to come.
They tell me, they are not afraid.
Spring is coming in.
Nothing can stop the slow, steady progress
Of their growth toward the light.
When I feel fear staring me in the face,
Blocking my senses,
Tearing at my mind,
Whispering unhelpful possibilities,
I look up and out upon the stars.
I tell myself
that they are not afraid of falling from the sky.
Their light still shines
From a billion light years away
To reach me in the gathering gloom.
When I feel fear grasping at my heart,
I look to you
and see you
Standing before me,
Arms open wide
Loving me,
Caring for me,
Affirming me,
Helping me stay strong.
Against all fear,
We stand together.
