Fear has a way of sounding like the truth. It speaks in certainties, in worst case scenarios, in the quiet moments when doubt feels louder than faith. But for every lie fear whispers, God has already spoken something greater. This is a reminder for anyone who has been believing their fears over His promises — a chance to finally hear what He has been saying all along.
Your fear says: “I missed my chance.”
God’s truth says: “What is meant for you will not pass you by.”
What is truly for you will not require you to lose your peace to keep it
– Jacqueline Whitney
Your fear says: “I’m falling behind.”
God’s truth says: “Your life is unfolding in the timing I planned for you.”
Your fear says: “Nothing is changing.”
God’s truth says: “I am still working, even when you cannot see it yet.”
Your fear says: “I have to force this to work.”
God’s truth says: “What is truly for you will not require you to lose your peace to keep it.”
Your fear says: “Maybe I’m asking for too much.”
God’s truth says: “I did not place those desires in your heart just to shame you for having them.”
Your fear says: “I ruined everything.”
God’s truth says: “My plans for your life are greater than your mistakes.”
Your fear says: “I’m alone in this.”
God’s truth says: “I have never left you for a single moment.”
Jacqueline Whitney is the author Held: A 50 Day Devotional For Parents and All That You Deserve.
