414: God Does Not Give Us A Spirit of Fear
Fear and anxiety among moms today is rampant. In the emails we receive, the churches we visit, and with the moms Karen speaks to- fear is a big deal. Today Karen teaches us a powerful verse and reminds us to fight fear with the truth of God’s Word.
Episode Recap:
5:32 - Generally speaking, moms these days are incredibly fearful
6:23 - If fear does not come from God, where is it coming from?
8:27 - I want to trust my family to watch my kids, but feel like I should be scared of letting others watch them based on what I hear in society
12:12 - Help! I worry about all the “what ifs” in life
16:23 - Every evening my anxiety spikes and fear persists
19:33 - My son struggles with fear and I find it hard to understand or be compassionate
Questions for Discussion:
- Do you struggle with fear in your life? Have you ever contemplated 2 Timothy 1:7 “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”?
- Do you truly believe that God loves your child and is actively pursuing your child’s heart?
- How can you fight fear with the Word of God this week? Some ideas: memorize it, write it out and post it around your home, play worship music, etc.
- How are you praying for your child and your home this week?
Resources:
- 2 Timothy 1:7: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+tim+1%3A7&version=ESV
- Sissy Goff’s The Worry-Free Parent: https://amzn.to/3QcTp5e
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Creators and Guests
Host
Karen Stubbs
Host of Wire Talk and Founder of Birds on a Wire Moms - a ministry to encourage and equip moms.
