“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but
of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7
Fear Is A Spirit
The Place of Fastingear cannot be defeated or removed by any psychological step or methodology. The spirit of fear can only be stopped by the power and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen! From the above scripture; The Bible indicates that Fear is not of God. But instead of the spirit of fear, God has supplied us with the Spirit of power, love, and sound mind. If you still manifest fear, you are walking out of your redemptive reality in Christ Jesus. There is a need to retrace our tracks from fear right back to God’s agenda of a faith-filled mind.
“Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by
prayer and fasting.”
Matthew 17:21
Fear robs believers of their faith and in turn their miracles. But the power of praying can subject every force of fear, especially when fasting is also employed. Usually, a time of fasting is a time of soul cleansing. Fasting is a Faith-move where we expect God to fill us with His Holy Spirit.
The apostle Paul reinforces the essence of our bodies in 1 Corinthians 6:19 when he questioned; “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?” (NIV) When we provoke the presence of the Holy Spirit through fasting, every demon of fear has no power to remain in our lives anymore.
Therefore, accompany your prayers with fasting. You may have to skip some meals on specific days of the week, each week. As you do this, you weaken the demon of fear from your mind, and the Spirit of God begins to reign in your life.
An important point to note is that you need to give yourself to prayers as you fast. Fasting without praying might get your body in shape, physically. But it may never immune you from being possessed by diverse forms of foul spirits. You need to make sure that you’re filled with the Word of God and power as you fast. And how is this possible? Through praying while fasting!
Seriously, this is how to strongly choose faith over fear in all times and phases of life. Depending on God’s Spirit to take the show is the way to overcome the strongholds of fear deposited by the evil one—the devil!
Encouragements from the Scriptures
“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your
heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.”
Psalm 31:24
When the spirit of fear comes knocking, you need to wade it off by the words from the Scripture. You can always call on God in times of trouble and He will give you strength and victory over your fears!
Prayers of Hope in God over the Spirit of Fear
- I cast down every tormenting spirit of fear in my mind in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
- I destroy the demon of fear in my mind, soul, and body by the power of the blood of Jesus Christ, in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
- I bind and destroy the strongman of fear in my mind and soul, in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
- I receive hope and encouragement from God to overcome all fears, in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
- I receive the grace and mercy from God over all fears, in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
