What do you do when you’re feeling afraid? Do you know how to overcome fear as a believer in Jesus? Lately, I’ve found myself wrestling with a few very specific fears, and I’ve really had to rely on God to find peace in the midst of them.
Recently, I gave birth to my second baby, a little boy. While this time is certainly blissful in many ways, it’s also brought with it certain fears. I’ve found that after giving birth to both of my children I wrestled with some intrusive thoughts about them getting hurt. These thoughts make me uncomfortable because thinking about my children getting hurt is so painful.
Having a baby is a very vulnerable time. Your body is recovering from a massive job that it has just completed and your hormones are surging. I know I’m not the only person who has struggled with postpartum mental health issues. They are a common struggle – and it can be hard not to worry about the wellbeing of your children, even when not postpartum.
Something else that has been bringing me fear lately is the current political climate. I don’t like to discuss my political views online, but I’d be lying if I told you that my mind has been in a place of perfect peace as I watch the news lately. People are so divided, and so much is happening that it’s hard not to worry about how it could affect me and my family.
Recently, when I was experiencing the fear about the political climate, I went back into my bedroom alone and I started praying. I confessed to God that I felt really worried. I also recognized that I have no control over the events of my life, and I cannot say whether or not my fears will ever materialize.
God is the one that is watching over me and my family, and he will ultimately determine the events of our lives. As I prayed and cried, I surrendered these fears over to him. I told him that no matter what happened, I would trust that he is in control.
In that moment of surrender, I felt such peace and such intimacy with the Lord. I could truly tell that he was holding my heart. And I realized that should I ever have to experience any of the things I’m afraid of, the Lord will be there to hold my heart in the midst of it.
I think often, we overcome our fears by reminding ourselves that they are unlikely to actually come true. In some cases, this is accurate. Sometimes, we are wasting time worrying about things that are never going to occur.
But sometimes, bad things happen. Sometimes, our worst fears come to pass. In those moments, we need something more than empty platitudes. We need to recognize the sovereignty and power of God to bring good out of the bad, and to comfort us in the midst of our pain.
Overcoming our fears does not come from believing that nothing bad will ever happen. It comes from a deep, personal trust in God and his plan. I pray that if you are wrestling with fear, you are able to find your peace in the arms of the Father, who loves you deeply.
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