For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. -2 Timothy 1:7 NLT

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. -Isaiah 41:10 NLT

But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high. -Psalm 3:3 NLT

Lessons from Scripture

God has not given us fear!

God has not given us timidity!

God has given us power!

God has given us love!

God has given us self-discipline!

God doesn’t want us to be afraid because He is with us!

God doesn’t want us to be discouraged!

God will strengthen us!

God will help us!

God will hold us up!

God is a shield around us!

God is our glory!

God will hold our head high!

Encouragement for Today

No matter what comes your way today, always remember that you are not alone. You have the most powerful Helper at your side. God quips you with power, love, and self-discipline, which means you can go through your day with confidence. God doesn’t want you to feel fearful or timid, because you have the King of Kings and the Creator of the Universe with you right now. Lean on His power in your day by praying to Him, get your thoughts on God and He will help you. Call on Him, tag Him into the battle, and kick any fear or timidity to the curb because you are a child of God!