Choosing Courage in a World of Worries.

Faith Over Fear: Choosing Courage in a World Full of Worries
📖 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” — 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT)

Let’s face it—life gives us a lot to be afraid of. Some of it is serious: sickness, bills, conflict, the unknown. And some fears are… well, a little more unusual. Ever heard of triskaidekaphobia? It’s the fear of the number 13. (Yes, that’s a real thing!) There are people who avoid the 13th floor in buildings, skip seat 13 on planes, or refuse to schedule appointments on Friday the 13th.

Whether our fears are lighthearted or life-altering, one thing is clear: fear is everywhere. And in today’s world, it’s easy to be consumed by it. The news floods our minds with uncertainty. Social media adds pressure. Our past failures whisper lies. And suddenly, fear begins to shape how we live—how we think, act, and dream.

But God never intended us to live this way.

2 Timothy 1:7 is a powerful reminder of who we really are—and whose Spirit lives inside us. “God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” That’s our inheritance as believers. Not panic. Not paralysis. But power. Love. A sound mind.

You were not created to live in fear. You were created to walk in faith.

That doesn’t mean fear will never knock at your door. It will. But faith means you don’t have to open it. You can look fear in the face and choose to trust the God who goes before you. He’s already in tomorrow. He already knows the outcome. And He’s promised to walk with you through every storm.

Faith over fear doesn’t mean we deny reality—it means we believe in a greater one. That God is with us. That He is for us. And that even when the path is dark, His light will guide our steps.

So today, if you’re facing a decision, a diagnosis, or a dream that scares you—remember who you belong to. You have His Spirit inside of you. And with Him, you have everything you need to walk forward with boldness.

Don’t let fear write your story. Let faith lead the way.