Attack Panic

Despair, fear, and panic are not part of God’s plan for your life.

The Bible says, “God did not us a spirit of fear. He gave us a spirit of power and of love and of a good mind.” (2 Timothy 1.7 NLV)

Of course there are times to be concerned, anxious, and even discouraged—but we should not live there.

In the Old Testament, Daniel had every reason to be scared and freak out…

He was taken from his family. He was put in a strange new place.

Daniel faced the possibility of severe punishment on a daily basis.

It would be completely understandable if Daniel had frequent panic attacks—but he didn’t.

He trusted God.

He had faith.

He knew that his God would have the final say…

That everything would work out in the end.

Have you ever watched an important football game—a difficult match-up where both teams are good? You’re rooting for your team and it’s not looking good. In the end, your team is victorious… but during the game, you are shouting, sweating, and your heart is racing. Your emotions rise and fall as the game goes good or bad for your team. You get all worked up over the game.

Then, a year or two later you watch that same game again. This time, you’re able to joke and laugh about the bad plays or bad calls. You’re not yelling or shouting. You’re not frustrated or stressed-out.

Why? Because you already know the outcome—you know how it ends.

Daniel didn’t have panic attacks or struggle with fear because of his faith in God.

He knew, “God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” (Romans 8.28 NLT).

Daniel already knew the outcome: God would work it out… and it would be good.

Faith by its very nature is positive—it is confident that good will overcome.

It is impossible to be a faith-filled, negative, fearful person.

Faith pushes out fear.

It attacks panic.

It gives no room for despair.

When things are uncertain, difficult, or downright scary…

Remember: “God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” (Romans 8.28 NLT).

Have faith—know that God will have the final say and that everything will work out in the end.