Fear Less † Pray More

“God’s perfect love drives out fear.” -1 John 4:18

Sometime or another we have been asked what our biggest fear is. Usually responses include snakes, heights, or public speaking.

However, there are deeper explanations behind these fears.

When we fear spiders, what we fear is injury or harm. When we fear heights, we are afraid of our lack of control. And of course, when we fear public speaking, we are afraid of rejection or choking on our words.

What moments or experiences have you missed out on because of fear?

Please read Acts 18:1-14, which speaks on Paul preaching to the Jews and Greeks. 

What stands out to me in these verses is when God tells Paul to not be silent. As Christians, we are called to tell the world of God’s name. How often do we do this?

Challenge: This week I would like you to think about your fears and how they are holding you back. What can you do to change this? One solution is to pray. God doesn't expect us to be perfect, but He wants us to speak to Him about what is holding us back.

Fear the world less and in moments of panic, remember who is above all worldly things. 

Please finish in the prayer below or a prayer of your own.

Dear Father, Many times my fears get in the way of my faith. I ask You to strengthen me in times of doubt and lead me towards salvation. I will strive to become more fearless and stay motivated through prayer. In Your name. Amen. 

If you have specific prayer requests for this week, please let us know either by commenting below or visiting our Facebook page, “FSU United Campus Ministry.” We look forward to hearing from you!