65. 2022 and 7 Solutions for Fear of the New Year

We're Not Done Yet

2022 is here. Will it be better than 2021 or 2020? Or will it be worse? When fear of the future overwhelms our souls, there is really only one solution. It is remembering what the Lord has already done. This episode reveals 7 specific truths to remember to combat fear and walk in victory no matter what 2022 holds.
For complete show notes go over to my website: https://www.susankmacias.com/podcast/65
Books I mention:

• PUTTING JESUS ON: My Identity Journal, by Susan Macias
• Triumphing Over Sinful Fear, by John Flavel

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7 Solutions: What to remember about Jesus

1.REMEMBER: Jesus is in the storm with us.

• Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you." - Deuteronomy 31:6 ESV

2. REMEMBER: Jesus helps us, even if problems remain

• fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. ... For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, "Fear not, I am the one who helps you." - Isaiah 41:10, 13 ESV

3. REMEMBER: Jesus, Prince of Peace, promises us peace IN THE STORM.

• Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. - John 14:27 ESV

4. REMEMBER: Jesus, and His Word, are so much more powerful than any human or problem.

• When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? - Psalm 56:3-4 ESV

5. REMEMBER: Jesus knows my needs and provides for them.

• But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' ... But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. "Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. - Matthew 6:30-31, 33-34 ESV

6. REMEMBER: Solution for fear: rejoice in Jesus and pray about everything.

• Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. ... do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. - Philippians 4:4, 6 ESV

7. REMEMBER: Jesus and the Word provide our defense

• The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? - Psalm 27:1 ESV
• Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. - Psalm 23:4 ESV

2022 may be worse. The clouds may darken, the winds may howl, the rain may turn to driving sleet. But REMEMBER- Jesus is with us every second of 2022, so confident of His Father’s care that He sleeps, full of faith rather than fear.

He is with us in 2022, ready to teach us to do the same.

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