7 Secrets for Overcoming the Spirit of Fear + Scriptures!

Fear often takes hold of our thoughts and emotions, guiding our choices, actions, and conversations. That’s why the Bible encourages us with “fear not” more than 365 times!

These 7 secrets to overcome the Spirit of Fear are rooted in scripture. I want to show you that God promises you peace and a sound mind. He’s also committed to helping and rescuing you from all your fears.

Always remember, God’s power is more than enough to do incredible things in your life. His power heals, sets free, removes obstacles, restores relationships, gives you strength, changes the atmosphere around you, opens closed doors, and makes a way even when it seems impossible.

1. Read and Study The Word

Reading and studying the word of God will help you to understand the promises that God has for you life. Also, reading the word ignites faith within you, which will help you to believe the promises in the Bible.

A major promise in the Bible is found in Isaiah 26:3: “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.“

The Bible instructs “do not fear,” “fear not,” and “don’t be afraid” 365 times. God is clear that fear should not be a normal everyday experience for the Christian believer. If you’re feel as if fear is controlling your decisions, feelings, and actions. God wants you to live in peace even while you’re in a difficult trial.

The spirit of fear is an oppressive spirit that takes advantage of our pain and distrust in God. It whispers lies to us, so we put our trust in ourselves, people, earthly things and not God. “When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” (John 8:44) Ultimately, putting our trust in anything but God is idolatry. To break free from the spirit’s influence, one must trust God, adopt heavenly perspectives, renew the mind, and draw closer to God.

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2. Renew Your Mind

Reading the word helps us to understand how God wants us to think.

For instance, In Isaiah 41:10, God said: “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.” This command is God’s way of saying, don’t focus on what is going wrong, but focus on His POWER to help.

Additionally, the Scriptures provide additional guidance on the nature of our thoughts. In Philippians 4:8, Paul encourages believers: “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” This verse highlights God’s desire for our thought life to align with principles of positivity, truth, and purity.

Essentially, God wants to help train us to think positively. After all, the bible says do not be afraid over 365 times (based on version). The repetition of this phrase shows God is serious about his command – we should NOT accept fear 365 days of a year. 

If God commands us “do not fear” then that means it is possible to live without fear.

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2. Prayer and Thanksgiving

In Philippians 4:6-7, God asks us to come to him in prayer about all that causes us anxiety and fear. He also mentioned that we should approach prayer with “supplication” and “thanksgiving”. 

• Prayer is simply talking to God, it’s a method of communicating with our Heavenly Father.
• Supplication is a component of prayer where individuals humbly express their needs, concerns, or desires with a deep sense of dependence on the God.
• Thanksgiving entails being grateful for all God has done for us and will do for us, even when things are tough.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

As an additional benefit of approaching God in prayer, Philippians 4:6-7 promises peace to the believer who makes their requests known to God through prayer. When you share your problems with God, He provides a peace that surpasses all understanding. God is faithful and does not break promises.

Many of us have felt defeated in the realm of fear, but we must maintain FAITH that God does not lie or change His mind. If He assured us of peace in the Bible, then we should patiently wait for the actual peace He promised. And the best part is you don’t have to pretend, you simply have to faithfully await the genuine peace.

“Fear is a self imposed prison that will keep you from becoming what God intends for you to be. You must move against it with the weapons of faith and love.” – Rick Warren

What is causing you to fear? That is important to find out. If you need help figuring it out you can sign up for a free 20 minute spiritual empowerment coaching session with me!

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4. Have Faith

Our strongest weapon against fear is believing in the word of God. We must believe that God doesn’t break His promises. The bible says, “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6) 

Do you have faith that God will remove fear from your life? Psalm 34:4 demonstrates that God is capable of helping you overcome fear: “I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”

You can use these biblical affirmations and declarations during hard situations to train your brain to remain faithful in difficult situations. Here are a list of affirmations for you to fight renew your mind:

• 55 Biblical Affirmations to Endure Hardships
• 62 Positive Bible Affirmations for Women
• 59+ Spiritual Affirmations for Anxiety
• 12 Powerful Prayers to Stand Firm in Faith
• 50 Biblical Affirmations for Powerful Men

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” – Desmond Tutu

5. Remember His Goodness

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6. Wait on God

Don’t stop believing because your situation seems impossible. It’s never too late for God to act. God is capable of doing the impossible! 

“The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9

You may be going through a situation that seems hopeless, but God is’t finished with your story. Though God may not act when you want, be comforted that He loves you and will act in accordance to what you need. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

The story of Lazarus also illustrates the principle of waiting on God. When Lazarus fell ill, his sisters, Mary and Martha, sent for Jesus. However, Jesus deliberately delayed His arrival. Despite Lazarus dying in the meantime, Jesus, in His perfect timing, arrived and raised Lazarus from the dead, displaying God’s glory in a profound way. This narrative emphasizes that even in situations that seem beyond hope, waiting on God can bring about miraculous and redemptive outcomes. (John 11:43-44)

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7. Stand Firm in the Promise

God promises us peace and a sound mind: “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 Therefore, If God continuously commands us “do not fear,” that means our He is seriously about you receiving abundant life and peace internally.

In contrast, the enemy wants you to live in fear and to constantly fight to feel safe. But don’t focus on His fiery darts -what’s going wrong in your life. Instead, “walk by faith and not by sight or [emotions].” 2 Corinthians 5:7

And remember, You are a child of God. Children trust that their parents are strong and can do anything. They believe their parents will take care of the things they can’t. Do you believe you have a powerful father in heaven that will protect you? Do you believe you can overcome the spirit of fear? The enemy wants you to believe that you have to protect yourself and that your situation will be hopeless.

Your father hears your prayers. “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. “You parents—if your children ask for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone instead? If they ask for a fish, do you give them a snake? Of course not! So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.” – Matthew 7:7-11

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Are you tired of living in fear?

Tired of allowing the spirit of fear to torment you? Try this 7 day prayer challenge to combat the stronghold of fear. You can also fast during this time, but make sure you are engaging in healthy fasting.

In this challenge, you will spend time getting to know God more. The purpose isn’t to make your prayers “stronger”, make God listen to you, or to earn God’s healing or love. Spending time with God through prayer, reading the word, and fasting should cleanse your mind and help you to know that God is worthy of your trust. Essentially, you are called to have faith like a child because God is a good father that will take care of his precious children.

• As you understand God’s love for you it will remove the fear within you. “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18
• The enemy can’t steal your future. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
• God loves for you is constant. “And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39

FAQS

How do you break the spirit of fear? You break the spirit of fear by fighting it with faith. The more you believe that God has delivered you from every satanic power Is the more you’ll operate in your authority and predestined victory. “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” Luke 10:19

What causes spirit of fear? The spirit of fear is a tormenting demon that enters your life through generational curses or through a situation that caused you fear. If the first situation that caused you to be scared and fear isn’t fully healed, further things keep happening, and the enemy camps out by your pain to take advantage of you (oppressive spirit).

How do you pray against the spirit of fear? You pray against the spirit of fear by having faith in the promises of God for peace and thanking God for protecting you. You can check out these 51 prayer points of protection for your family, children, and to ward off spiritual attacks and evil spirits!

Did Jesus say do not be afraid? After Jesus walks on water and His transfiguration, He tells the disciples not to fear. You can find these instances in Matthew 14:27 and Matthew 17:7.

Do not be afraid or anxious? God wants you to feel peace not fear and anxiety. Take your troubles to him in prayer or a mentor to help you sort it out. You have full access to peace that surpasses all understanding!

How many times does the Bible say do not be afraid? The Bible instructs us “Fear Not” 365 times. God is clearly very concerned that we are not tormented by the spirit of fear.

Is being fearful a sin? Being fearful is not a sin, but it can cause you to do sinful things. Just submit your fear to God, so that the enemy can’t tempt you to sin. The enemy will prey on your strongest fears. You may be afraid that God won’t help you with finances, so you may steal. Or, you may be afraid you’ll loose a friend, so you’ll do deceitful things to keep them close. The list goes on.