When Fear Attacks, Do These 4 Things First

The onus to carry out his promise is on God himself. If he has said it, he will do it. This is what you can depend on so when fear attacks grab a promise and hold on to it. Know that God will fulfill what he has said.

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The final thing you need to do when fear attacks you is run to and grab the altar. The altar in this case represents the presence of God. You cannot overcome fear without spending time in the presence of God. In his presence is where God does the work on the inner part of you – giving you strength and resolve to face whatever you need to face. Here is what God does when you get into his presence.

- He reverses your sadness and replaces it with joy.

- He reverses your anxiety and worry and replaces it with peace.

- He reverses your impending doom and replaces it with a heart filled with hope.

- He reverses the darkness of despair and replaces it with the light of life and purpose.

The truth is God has no desire for you to walk around fearful or worried at all. When he is in your corner and for you, you don’t have to be afraid. When you get into his presence this not only becomes a place of refuge, it becomes a place of rest. The need for worry disappears because God becomes your resting place.

When you have done these four things when fear attacks, you are now positioned to face your fear. You have dealt with what is inside you, the inner me, and now you can deal with the enemy or the thing that is causing you fear.

I will let you know this is a process and it may require that you revisit these four things on multiple occasions. The good news is that you have an open invitation to God’s presence, and he wants you to come so make sure you take him up on his invitation. If you will, then God will give you everything you need to help you stand strong when fear attacks.

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Clarence L. Haynes Jr. is a dynamic speaker, Bible teacher, and co-founder of The Bible Study Club, dedicated to helping people live with purpose and clarity. In addition to his ministry work, Clarence has spent the last 13 years as a trusted financial educator, guiding thousands of people across the country—including employees at many Fortune 500 companies—toward lasting financial wellness. His unique ability to blend practical wisdom with spiritual insight equips people to thrive in every area of life.

He is the author of The Pursuit of Purpose, which helps readers understand how God leads them into his will, and the author of The Pursuit of Victory: How To Conquer Your Greatest Challenges and Win In Your Christian Life. Clarence is also committed to helping 10,000 people learn how to study the Bible and has released his first course, Bible Study Basics, to achieve that goal. To learn more about his ministry and resources, please visit clarencehaynes.com.