Verse of the Day ~ February 9, 2012

Psalm 56:3-4 ~ Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?


How many times do you get afraid? In youth group, we're talking about fear. There are two kinds of fear: (1)healthy and (2)harmful. I think you can through your fears and find that most of them are probably harmful. Why? Because you need to trust God. I'm not saying that all of your fears aren't legitimate. Some fears can be very helpful and even save your life. But we don't need to be so afraid that we lose that trust in God to protect us. In youth group, I got a handout for us to write down why don't need to fear with verses to support each answer. It was really encouraging to me some I'm going to put some of it here so hopefully it will be encouraging to you:)
Fear Not! Why Not?

1. I will not fear because God is with me. (Gen.26:24; Psalm 23:4; Isaiah 41:10; 43:5; Jer. 46:28; Deut.20:1)
2. I will not fear because God will fight for me. (Exoduz 14:13-13; Deut. 3:22; 20:3-4; 2 Chron. 20:15,17)
3. I will not fear because God will not fail me or forsake me. (Deut. 31:6,8; 1 Chron. 28:20)
4. I will not fear because God is on my side. (Psalm 118:6)
5. I will not fear because God will help me. (Isaiah 41:13-14)
6. I will not fear because God has redeemed me. (Isaiah 43:1)
7. I will not fear because God will deliver me. (Deuteronomy 7:18, 20:1)
8. I will not fear because I have put my trust in God. (Psalm 56:3,4,11; Psalm 112:2; Mark 5:36)
9. I will not fear because I am valuable to God. (Matthew 10:29-31; John 3:16)
10. I will note fear because God is God. (John 6:20)

Understanding Who God Is Helps Us Not To Fear.

1. I will not fear because He is my God. (Isaiah 41:10)
2. I will not fear because He is my shield and reward. (Genesis 15:1)
3. I will not fear because He is my confidence. (Proverbs 3:25-26)
4. I will not fear because He is my strength, light, and salvation. (Psalm 27:1)
5. I will not fear because His is my refuge and help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1-2)
6. I will not fear because He is my helper. (Hebrews 13:6)
7. I will not fear because He is my refuge and my fortress. (Psalm 91:2,5)