Fighting Fear

Fight fear
with faith.
Passive tolerance will not do.
You have to take fear and
shred it,
squash it,
throw it out of your life,
as soon as it comes close enough to recognize.
Smash each shadowy shape
with the weapon of God's Word.
You cannot converse with it,
for fear will drag you down
into dank dungeons.
You give it substance,
so stamp that out in Jesus' name,
and call forth faith within yourself.
Summon your spirit
to rise up and rest in God's promises
with all your will.
Don't let fear rob you,
stand steadfast in faith,
knowing God is with you at all times.
Fight fear. Don't delay.