December 5________________________________________
When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost.” – Matthew 14:26(NLT)
FEAR CAN MAKE US IMAGINE THINGS
A poem and essay by ILMA
When fear creeps in, it can mess our perspective
It filters our viewpoint and focus on the negative
We fail to see the beautiful and the lessons
We only focus on controlling the unknown.
The Lord didn’t give us a spirit of fear but of love
He wants us to seek him and keep our focus above
When terror hits you, that is the time to run to him
He will ease and comfort you so you can be free.
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In Matthew 14, we witnessed how terrified the disciples were when they saw Jesus walking on water. Because of their terror, they failed to recognize him and saw a ghost instead. Don’t we do this in our lives as well? When God brings us someone to convict us of a sin or a weakness in our lives, we fail to see that God wants us to learn something from that person. When the Lord brings us a miracle, we don’t see it as such because we try to analyze and theorize with our minds so our hearts fail to hear or see what God is actually working on us. We need to keep focusing on him so that fear will be converted to faith and hope.
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PRAYER
Lord, keep us looking at you so we won’t let fear creep in.
REFLECTION
What fears have kept you from seeing the truth?
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FEAR BLOCKS HEALING Poem Devotional
June 3________________________________________
Don’t be afraid. Just have faith, and she will be healed. – Luke 8:50 (NLT)
FEAR BLOCKS HEALING
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you ask the Lord to cure an illness
Do you surrender to him completely?
Do not be afraid or it will block healing
Fear means wavering and questioning.
Faith without hesitating is more than enough
It can bring about miracles without a doubt
Do not be afraid, just believe in Christ
He will reward anyone who has much faith.
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In Luke 8, we witness the healing powers that the woman who was bleeding for twelve years received just by touching the fringe of Jesus’ robe. It shows how desperately she wanted to be healed from the many years of suffering. Another man named Jairus came to ask the Lord if he can heal the daughter who was dying and Jesus’ reply was “Don’t be afraid, just have faith.” We will know in the end of the chapter who the daughter died already but Jesus assured him that she was just asleep. Some people who were outside the house was laughing at Jesus because they all know she was dead already. So, this is another miracle like Lazarus who was commanded to get up from the dead.
How many times have we prayed but didn’t totally believe and receive what is already given to us? We doubt and take control and it doesn’t help.
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PRAYER
Lord, give me faith that never falters.
REFLECTION
How can fear block healing?
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HOW TO BE FREE FROM FEAR Poem Devotional
March 27________________________________________
I prayed to the Lord and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears. -Psalm 34:4(NLT)
HOW TO BE FREE FROM FEAR
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you afraid of someone or something?
Run to the Lord and keep on praying
If you listen to his truth, you will know
Believe and heed his commands in order to grow.
To be free from fear, you must focus on Christ
He alone can set you free and give you insight
Ask him to reveal to you the origin of your fear
He will bring to your recollection so very clear.
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Fear that is out of proportion can be very crippling. One of my fears was claustrophobia (fear of small spaces). It debilitated me so much that I hyperventilated and had panic attacks when I get into elevators. I was a worrier and always thought about the future and wanted to ensure that I provide a happy life for my son. I dreaded people rejecting me and was constantly out to seek approval. I was apprehensive of being a failure which led me to chase perfection at all cost. These fears totally incapacitated me for many decades. I followed all kinds of self-help books but they were all just temporary relief.
The bible tells us that if we run to the Lord and ask him to free us from our fears, he is faithful to do so.
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PRAYER
Lord, remind me to ask your help when I am fearful.
REFLECTION
What fears have God released you from?
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FEAR CRIPPLES Poem Devotional
March 10________________________________________
My heart pounds in my chest. The terror of death assaults me. Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking. -Psalm 55:4-5(NLT)
FEAR CRIPPLES
A poem and essay by ILMA
What are you afraid of these days?
Do you get consumed hear what God says?
Are you focusing much on your apprehensions?
Take a break and give up your trepidations.
Fear cripples you from your potentials
This is why running to the Lord is essential
Perfect love casts out all forms of fear
Live in his truth and all things will be clear.
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Have you ever feared someone or something that literally made you sick? There was almost one decade of my life that I lived in fear. I was afraid that the little love I got from someone will be gone one day. This person was actually violating me physically, emotionally and spiritually and yet I clung to him. I could have just run away and left him, but I allowed him to do the most terrible and undignified things to me. Eventually, God put some sense into me and pulled me out of that relationship. I was literally sick with all kinds of unexplained illnesses. Years later God showed me how that fear crippled me. I realized that I need not subject myself to torturous reactions and I can count on Jesus to help me. We were cautioned 365 times not to fear by God.
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PRAYER
Lord, do not let me be consumed with apprehensions.
REFLECTION
How can you overcome being fearful of someone or something?
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WHY ARE YOU AFRAID? Poem Devotional
November 16________________________________________
The Lord is my light and my salvation, so why should I be afraid? –Psalm 27:1(NLT)
WHY ARE YOU AFRAID?
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you declared God as your Redeemer
Have you set aside fears that usually takes over?
The Lord is your light and your salvation
There is no need to fear for he brings all solutions.
Why are you afraid of things that has no power?
God will grant you victory and make the devil cower.
Do not be afraid for he is right beside you
God never abandons, he saves and renews.
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What scares you in life? The biggest fear I have is that the end times will come and my family still do not know the Lord. I fear that they are losing their souls to this world we live in. The bible mentions the word fear or afraid about 365 times. God is awesome, he gives us a caution “Do not fear” and we can reflect on one each day of the year. This is how much God wants us never to live in fear. Fear is the opposite of love, not hate. When we fear, we are living in bondage. We are always catastrophizing and never at peace.
When I renewed my vow to Christ some time ago, he gave me courage to face any circumstance. The Lord is my light and salvation. I need not fear.
PRAYER
Lord, free me from “fear” of anything.
REFLECTION
Share an instance how God worked in one of your fears.
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