I give God all the glory, praise, and honor today, for this is a beautiful day that He has made, and I will rejoice and be glad in it.
 
I just wanted to share with you a revelation that I received regarding fear. Last night, I was on a conference call with my spiritual mother and big sister, and I was jokingly stating that though I recognize that we are engaged in spiritual warfare (For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places), I have this fear (likely from watching one too many horror movies) of doing battle with demonic forces head on. Both ladies did make a point that it is not of God to be fearful of anything...especially the enemy because 'greater is He that is in me, than he that is of this world' 1 John 4:4
 
When I rose this morning, God sent me directly to 1 John 4 and revealed to me just how out of order that is. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18 KJV
 
 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.       2 Tim 1:7
 
When I went to the 'strongman' text, the writer declared that there were 2 kinds of fear. One which is a protective type of 'deep respect' as for God, while the other is a negative spirit of fear that chokes out faith, joy, peace, and love. There, reference was made to Job and what they enemy was able to use against him was what he said in his own words that he feared most ('For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me' Job 3:25) losing his children, wealth, and health.
 
So if you find yourself operating outside of the full power of God's love, say these words with a sincere heart, first tell the devil:
'satan in the name of Jesus, I bind your spirit of fear according to Matthew 18:18, which says very clearly, whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven. I will not stand for your attacks of fear. Leave me alone, this very instant and never return. If you try, I'll use the sword of the Spirit against you.'
 
Then pray:
'Father, I see that fear is not from You. I understand that fear, worry, and doubt are the negative faith of the enemy. Forgive me for ever doubting Your ability to watch over and care for me. I will trust You from this time forth as my Source of absolute security. 'Thank you Lord, Jesus, for your peace, power, love, and sound mind. I loose your Holy Spirit in my life according to Matthew 18:18 which promises that whatsoever is loosed on earth shall be loosed in heaven. I refuse to allow fear to rob me of all the good things You have for Your children. I claim the mind of Christ from this day forward. Thank you for delivering me from fear. Amen.
 
 
Prayer from:
Strongman's his name...what's his game? by Drs. Jerry & Carol Robeson
 
ps.This may be applied to any and every walk of life, because if God be for us, who can be against us?

    Gwendolyn Y. Wright