Q: How can I get free from anxiety?

So many accept stress, anxiety and/or depression as a normal part of life. Without knowing how to walk free of these killers, they try to manage them, living with them day in and day out. But stress, anxiety and depression, and all that goes with them, stem from the same root—fear.

Fear has no place in the life of any believer. The spirit of fear is the same as the spirit of death, so you cannot let it get a hold of you. That is why “Fear not” or “Be not afraid” appears over 100 times in the Bible!

So, what do we do if fear is tormenting us? The fastest way to remove fear from our lives is to focus on God’s love for us. As we think on the love of God, we will see fear and worry go away. First John 4:18 (NKJV) says, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.”

As challenging as the torment of fear and worry can be, it is no match for God’s love. It has to take a back seat when your focus is on God as a loving Father who cares for you and wants you to prosper. Thoughts of fear that come into your mind can be knocked down simply by speaking God’s Word out of your mouth. The Word of God is not just helpful for pulling down strongholds—it is mighty when it comes to pulling down Satan’s strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4-5).

Here are some examples of how you can speak God’s Word by faith:

• “God is on my side!” (Psalm 118:6; Hebrews 13:6).
• “Since God is for me, who can be against me?” (Romans 8:31).
• “No weapon turned against me will succeed” (Isaiah 54:17).
• “My God will supply all my needs!” (Philippians 4:19).
• “The Holy Spirit is guiding me toward the truth" (John 16:13).
• “Greater is He that is in me than he who is in the world!” (1 John 4:4).

When you know that God loves you, and you allow that love to fill every area of your life, fear cannot stay. It has no other option. Anxiety, fear and worry must leave.

Learn more about getting rid of fear HERE.