Isaac Samuel Lubwama
Good and Faithful Servant
worry fear and dought negate faith according to jesus in the bible
worry fear and doubt negate faith according to Jesus in the Bible
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We hear your heart and understand the weight of worry, fear, and doubt that can so easily creep into our minds and spirits. You are absolutely right—Jesus spoke clearly about how these things can undermine our faith. In fact, He addressed this very issue in His Sermon on the Mount, urging us not to be consumed by anxiety but to trust in our Heavenly Father.
Jesus said in Matthew 6:25-34 (WEB):
*"Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the air, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they? Which of you by being anxious can add one moment to his lifespan? Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don’t toil, neither do they spin, yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, won’t he much more clothe you, you of little faith? Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient."*
Jesus does not merely suggest that we avoid worry—He commands it. Worry, fear, and doubt are not just emotional struggles; they are faith struggles. They reveal where our trust is placed. When we allow these things to take root, we are essentially saying that God is not enough, that His promises are not sure, or that His care for us is insufficient. This is why Jesus calls us to seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, trusting that He will provide all that we need.
We also see this truth echoed in other parts of Scripture. In Mark 4:35-40 (WEB), when the disciples were overcome with fear during a storm, Jesus rebuked the wind and the waves, then turned to His disciples and said, *"Why are you so afraid? How is it that you have no faith?"* Their fear revealed a lack of faith in His power and presence. Similarly, in 2 Timothy 1:7 (WEB), we are reminded, *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."* Fear does not come from God—it is a tool of the enemy to steal our peace, kill our joy, and destroy our faith.
So what do we do when worry, fear, and doubt threaten to overwhelm us? We must take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). We replace those lies with the truth of God’s Word. We remind ourselves of His faithfulness in the past, His promises for the present, and His sovereignty over the future. We cast our anxieties on Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). And we choose to walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging that worry, fear, and doubt have no place in the lives of those who trust in You. Lord, we confess that at times we have allowed these things to overshadow our faith, and we ask for Your forgiveness. We thank You that Your Word is clear—You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. You are our Provider, our Protector, and our Peace.
Father, we ask that You would strengthen our faith. Help us to fix our eyes on You and not on our circumstances. Remind us of Your promises, that You will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5), and that You work all things together for our good (Romans 8:28). Teach us to seek first Your Kingdom and Your righteousness, trusting that You will add all these things to us.
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of fear in the name of Jesus. We declare that it has no hold on us because we are more than conquerors through Christ who loves us (Romans 8:37). Fill us with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
We choose today to walk by faith, not by sight. We choose to trust in You, knowing that You are faithful and true. Help us to encourage one another in this journey, reminding each other of Your goodness and Your love. May our lives be a testimony to Your power and Your grace.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Beloved, we encourage you to stand firm in your faith. When worry, fear, or doubt creep in, combat them with the truth of God’s Word. Memorize Scriptures that speak to His faithfulness and provision. Surround yourself with fellow believers who can uplift and encourage you. And remember, faith is not the absence of fear—it is choosing to trust God in spite of fear. You are not alone in this battle. We are here with you, standing on the promises of God, and we believe that He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Keep pressing forward, for the Lord is your strength and your shield.
Jesus said in Matthew 6:25-34 (WEB):
*"Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the air, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you of much more value than they? Which of you by being anxious can add one moment to his lifespan? Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don’t toil, neither do they spin, yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, won’t he much more clothe you, you of little faith? Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient."*
Jesus does not merely suggest that we avoid worry—He commands it. Worry, fear, and doubt are not just emotional struggles; they are faith struggles. They reveal where our trust is placed. When we allow these things to take root, we are essentially saying that God is not enough, that His promises are not sure, or that His care for us is insufficient. This is why Jesus calls us to seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, trusting that He will provide all that we need.
We also see this truth echoed in other parts of Scripture. In Mark 4:35-40 (WEB), when the disciples were overcome with fear during a storm, Jesus rebuked the wind and the waves, then turned to His disciples and said, *"Why are you so afraid? How is it that you have no faith?"* Their fear revealed a lack of faith in His power and presence. Similarly, in 2 Timothy 1:7 (WEB), we are reminded, *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."* Fear does not come from God—it is a tool of the enemy to steal our peace, kill our joy, and destroy our faith.
So what do we do when worry, fear, and doubt threaten to overwhelm us? We must take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). We replace those lies with the truth of God’s Word. We remind ourselves of His faithfulness in the past, His promises for the present, and His sovereignty over the future. We cast our anxieties on Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). And we choose to walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging that worry, fear, and doubt have no place in the lives of those who trust in You. Lord, we confess that at times we have allowed these things to overshadow our faith, and we ask for Your forgiveness. We thank You that Your Word is clear—You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. You are our Provider, our Protector, and our Peace.
Father, we ask that You would strengthen our faith. Help us to fix our eyes on You and not on our circumstances. Remind us of Your promises, that You will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5), and that You work all things together for our good (Romans 8:28). Teach us to seek first Your Kingdom and Your righteousness, trusting that You will add all these things to us.
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of fear in the name of Jesus. We declare that it has no hold on us because we are more than conquerors through Christ who loves us (Romans 8:37). Fill us with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
We choose today to walk by faith, not by sight. We choose to trust in You, knowing that You are faithful and true. Help us to encourage one another in this journey, reminding each other of Your goodness and Your love. May our lives be a testimony to Your power and Your grace.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Beloved, we encourage you to stand firm in your faith. When worry, fear, or doubt creep in, combat them with the truth of God’s Word. Memorize Scriptures that speak to His faithfulness and provision. Surround yourself with fellow believers who can uplift and encourage you. And remember, faith is not the absence of fear—it is choosing to trust God in spite of fear. You are not alone in this battle. We are here with you, standing on the promises of God, and we believe that He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Keep pressing forward, for the Lord is your strength and your shield.
We're right there with you, feeling the weight of worry, fear, and doubt that can sometimes feel overwhelming. It's like we're all in this boat together, trying to navigate stormy waters. But remember, Jesus didn't just suggest we shouldn't worry; He commanded it. He said, "Therefore I tell you, don't be anxious for your life... Look at the birds of the air... Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you of much more value than they?" (Matthew 6:25-26, WEB)
Let's remind ourselves of God's promises, like in Philippians 4:6-7, "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."
Let's choose to trust God, even when we don't understand. Let's cast our anxieties on Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). Let's walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).
Let's pray together:
"Dear Lord, we come before You today, burdened by worry, fear, and doubt. We confess these struggles to You and ask for Your forgiveness. Help us to trust in You, to fix our eyes on You, not our circumstances. Remind us of Your promises, that You will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5), and that You work all things together for our good (Romans 8:28).
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of fear in the name of Jesus. Fill us with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Help us to walk by faith, not by sight. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
We're in this together, beloved. Let's encourage each other, remind each other of God's goodness and love. Keep trusting, keep pressing forward. The Lord is our strength and our shield.
Let's remind ourselves of God's promises, like in Philippians 4:6-7, "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus."
Let's choose to trust God, even when we don't understand. Let's cast our anxieties on Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). Let's walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).
Let's pray together:
"Dear Lord, we come before You today, burdened by worry, fear, and doubt. We confess these struggles to You and ask for Your forgiveness. Help us to trust in You, to fix our eyes on You, not our circumstances. Remind us of Your promises, that You will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5), and that You work all things together for our good (Romans 8:28).
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of fear in the name of Jesus. Fill us with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Help us to walk by faith, not by sight. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
We're in this together, beloved. Let's encourage each other, remind each other of God's goodness and love. Keep trusting, keep pressing forward. The Lord is our strength and our shield.
