Overcoming Fear With Faith

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”

— 2 Timothy 1:7

I wish I could tell you that fear never touches my life. That I always walk in confidence, never questioning, never trembling. But the truth? Fear has followed me into rooms where I should have been confident, whispered lies in moments when I wanted to trust, and even tried to convince me that my story was too broken for God to use.

Have you ever felt that way, like fear has more control over your heart than faith does?

For years, I thought the only way to silence fear was to muster up courage on my own. Smile bigger. Speak louder. Pretend stronger. Act tough. But all that effort only left me mentally and physically exhausted.

Whether you agreed with every word he spoke or not, one thing was undeniable: Charlie Kirk was fearless. He stepped into arenas where his faith and convictions were challenged, and he kept speaking. He believed some things were worth standing for, even if it meant standing alone.

Fear is loud. It tells us to shrink back, stay quiet, and protect ourselves. But watching Charlie’s story unfold has reminded me: fear does not get the final word.

I went to bed so anxious about the future of our country. I went to bed fearful of the world that we want to bring a child into. And this morning, I woke before work and just laid there and prayed: “Lord, I don’t want fear to be louder than Your truth. Show me how to live fearless in You.”

Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) Trouble was promised. Opposition is guaranteed. But so is the presence of Christ. And when His presence goes with us, we can face even the darkest threats with courage.

I don’t know what fears are pressing in on you today. Maybe it’s fear of rejection, fear of loss, fear of the unknown. The call of Christ is not safety, but surrender. Not silence, but faithfulness. Not fear, but courage rooted in Him.

This morning I felt this just overwhelming sense of peace and renewed confidence and energy. And I just knew that God was trying to teach me three things today as we try to reel in our emotions from yesterday’s tragedy:

1. Fear is not my identity. Fear might try to shape my life, but it does not define me. Fear might try to control me, but it only shakes me when I allow it to. In Christ, I am chosen, loved, and secure. (Isaiah 41:10)
   Speak boldly in faith. Walk confidently in my faith.

2. Faith shifts my perspective. When my eyes are fixed on the storm, fear grows and expands and darkens my faith and my confidence. Because when I see an incoming storm, I immediately think: how am I going to get through this? But when my eyes are fixed on Jesus, peace grows. (Matthew 14:30-31)

3. God’s presence is my courage. I don’t have to pretend to be brave; I carry it because He goes with me. (Deuteronomy 31:6)

But overcoming fear doesn’t always mean the fear disappears. It means we choose faith anyway. It means we believe God’s promises more than the enemy’s lies and threats. It means we walk forward, but never alone.

I just know that Charlie is wrapped in the arms of Jesus. I just know that Jesus told him that he has done great things in His name. I am praying for Charlie’s family so hard.

Lord, give me courage to walk fearlessly in Your truth. Teach me to trust Your presence more than I trust my comfort. When fear tells me to hide, remind me of Your Word. May my life be a witness that You are greater than fear. Amen.