Biblescope for December 27, 2009

From scriptures Psalms 27, 57, 87, 117, 147 & Proverbs 27

Today, when you face something or someone causing you fear or anxiety, remember this:
1. Jesus is your light and salvation;
2. He is your stronghold; and
3. The Word promises help & hope to get through any situation using your faith added to that of Christ.

Conquering fear can be possible with the light of salvation applied to the fear of what we can't see because fear covered by darkness can be very scary, however, light that shines on the cover of darkness disspells its power. Run to Jesus, the Light of the world. If fear continues to the point of anxiety and despair, hold tight to Jesus, your stronghold where you can survive the threat and maintain a fortified fortress. Find a prayer partner you can call when you need immediate help--someone to talk to right away. An e-mail pen pal works well too.

Ask God to let you dwell in His presence then make plans for things that remind you that God is near.
1. Read His Word daily as often as you can but at least once. He prefers we seek Him in the morning when we're rested and preparing to start the day.
2. Pray specifically for your needs that seem to be causing your anxiety. Listen to the Lord with your spiritual ears and an open heart and make a note of the instructions you received from Him.
3. Remember, having someone to talk to about your fear takes its power away or weakens it so you can go on with your life.
4. Keep a journal with the verses that have helped you or the prayers you have been using to diminish fear.

Using uplifting and/or worship music puts Satan and his cohorts on the run. One usually finds a sense of feeling better just from singing or dancing or both. Serve others with needs like the sick, widowed, children needing a mentor, a neighbor, or even a friend. Paint your bedroom. Take more walks. Get a walking partner.

Take heart. Be strong and confident. Work on your confidence by keeping the Word in your heart and mind. You are a child of the King of the universe. You are Jesus' brother or sister by adoption. Read Galatians 2:20. Write down 3 reasons why you can be strong, confident, and unafraid. Keep them in your pocket and take them out and read them when you feel anxious. Memorize them and other uplifting scriptures like Psalm 91, Psalm 23, & John 10:10. John 10:10 says Satan came to kill, steal, and destroy. However, Jesus came that we might live an abundant life. This means fear has no place in our lives when Jesus died that we might have life.

Friends are good for one's sense of confidence. They're like perfume and fresh air, they bring joy to your heart and earnest counsel when you need words of direction and/or encouragement.
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Biblical Life Sign: Candle stick in candle holder

Biblical Personality Characteristics:
You:

• accept God's help everyday & have hope in Him for the future;
• follow the Light of God using His salvation to help you deal with life;
• have a tendency to fear rejection, misunderstanding, uncertainty, sickness & even death;
• can find a solution for fear in the Light of Christ, the Word of God, relationships especially with good friends, and by serving others;
• enjoy a close relationship with your Heavenly Father that is so important to you that it is infrequently interrupted;
• find sufficiency in God's love when faced with a loss;
  
• have confidence even when facing difficulty;
• pray expecting to get an answer trusting in the Father's loving care; and
• seek the Father's face for comfort and restoration.