Faith Over Fear

Faith Over Fear

Faith over fear. How many times have we heard this phrase? I know I've heard and read it hundreds of times. It's on t-shirts, mugs, signs, bags, hats, jewelry, journals, keychains, and so much more. Because I see this phrase all the time, I never really stop to think about what it truly means.​

So what does it really mean?

To understand what it means to have faith over fear, we must first understand how fear affects us. Our fears drive us to control. When we are fearful, we enter “fix-it” mode. We feel that if we can control the situation, then we will no longer be worried, anxious, or fearful. We associate control with everything being okay again.

But the opposite is true. Our fear and control cause us to go crazy, because 10 out of 10 times, our trying to control situations/people doesn’t work. Sometimes, we even make the situation worse. The truth is, we need to surrender our control and have FAITH in the One who has the power and control. That’s what it means to have faith over fear.

Faith is trusting and believing in God’s plan. We do not see the whole picture — we just see a part of it. God sees and knows the entire plan, and we must have the FAITH to trust Him. We must not allow our fear to drive us to control.

“For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13