fear – Dr. Michael Oyedokun II

Day 5: Choosing Trust Over the Fear of Man

By admin on November 14, 2025

Day 5: Choosing Trust Over the Fear of Man

The fear of people and their opinions can become a snare, but God calls us to place our trust in Him above all else. When we prioritize God’s power and promises over the threats or judgments of others, we find true security and freedom. Even when facing opposition, criticism, or uncertainty, we can stand boldly on God’s word, knowing that He is for us and will turn our enemies away, granting us peace and confidence in His steadfast love.

Proverbs 29:25 (ESV)
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.

Reflection: Is there a situation where you are more concerned about what people think than what God says? What would it look like to trust God’s opinion and promises above all others today?

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Day 1: Trusting God in the Face of Fear

By admin on November 10, 2025

Day 1: Trusting God in the Face of Fear

When fear comes—and it will—God invites us to respond not by denying our emotions, but by choosing to trust Him in the midst of uncertainty. David, though a man after God’s own heart, admitted his fear when surrounded by enemies, yet he shifted his focus from his circumstances to the Lord. Trusting God does not mean the absence of fear, but rather a deliberate act of the will to look to the Redeemer, believing that He is able to deliver, heal, and sustain us no matter what we face.

Psalm 56:3-4 (ESV)
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?

Reflection: What is one specific fear you are facing right now, and how can you intentionally shift your focus from that fear to trusting God with it today?

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