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20th May 2026
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LORI SCHUMAKER
is in Elementary Education with a Master's
Degree in Multicultural and Bilingual Education.
"Why is it important to know
what God says about fear
in the Bible?"
What God says about fear in the Bible equips us to win the battle and overcome it.
God refers to the Word of God as the Sword of the Spirit.
It's the weapon portion of our armour that not only serves as a shield, or protection from the enemy, but as a weapon with which we can slay the devil's attacks against us.
The devil loves to use fear against us because he knows that our instinctual responses are fight, flight, or freeze.
Those responses usually end up sitting us on the sidelines of life because they cause us to do things that are not in our best interest.
They do not help us be our best selves or to overcome fear.
That is why God takes fear personally.
He addresses it 365 times in the Bible because He wants to see His children overcome and live in victory and fullness.
And it is why we can't fight this battle alone.
We need the greatest of all warriors on our side fighting with us.
But to do that, we need to pick up our Sword of the Spirit - the Bible verses about fear.
Fear is different for each of us.
Some of us may be bold and confident in some areas of our lives, yet in others, remain frozen in fear.
Some of us experience anxiety and depression due to our fears.
Others of us lead a life of avoidance and permanently sitting on the sidelines.
We deal with unique fear challenges, but they all have the same power.
They keep us from living our best lives - using our God-given gifts and living to our fullest potential.
Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety. -Proverbs 29:25 NLT
Being it doesn't need to happen, let's think about it in terms of sports for just a moment.
Friend, you don't have to be permanently taken out of the game.
In a similar fashion, you don't need to just sit on the sidelines of life.
Sometimes, you may need a short time out to regroup and refocus on our true source of power - the power available to us through Christ.
Then, with that power, we get back in the game and confront the fear.
We walk through the fear and then yes, we defeat the fear!
By keeping our eyes locked firmly on Christ rather than on the distraction of fear, we put ourselves back in the game and claim victory over our fear.
I am always aware of the Lord's presence; he is near, and nothing can shake me.
.... Psalm 16:8
Living surrendered takes courage.
But when we let go and choose to trust God, we tap into a fountain of courage and of life-giving hope.
Join me today to grow in your faith.
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"LORI SCHUMAKER"
I am not only a wife to Bryan but also a mama to three beautiful children.
Our boys are our biological children, and our daughter came home to us through adoption.
My educational background is in Elementary Education with a Master's Degree in Multicultural and Bilingual Education.
It wasn't until later in life that I realized God had been preparing me all along for a life as a caregiver in various capacities.
Serving at my home church is an honour and privilege.
I have been actively involved in various capacities and ministries throughout the years.
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