Fear 05: The Replay
What would happen if we were prepared for the storms of life? What would it look like to cultivate faith that can weather a job loss, or a child’s illness, or our friends rejecting us for our faith? In this episode, we have a special treat—a message from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth on being a woman who trusts the Lord in the face of fear. Teaching from Proverbs 31:21-25, she encourages us to be proactive—not reactive—to the storms of life. If you’re looking for practical help in facing your fears, or ever wanted to understand what it means to be a true Proverbs 31 woman, this message is for you!
Note: We know that “fear” covers a wide variety of issues—some so lighthearted that we can easily brush them off, and some so disturbing that we can barely utter them to our closest friend. This series is aimed at the most common fears in motherhood—the things that cross our minds and motivate our daily actions. But due to the limitations of our knowledge and the brevity of a 7-episode series we don’t aim to address life’s most complex and sober terrors. Please keep in mind that some instances and experiences of fear may require professional counseling, pastoral care, or a medical doctor. If you find yourself in a situation that feels much larger than the topics we cover in this series, we encourage you to seek help from professionals who are trained to care for you best in this struggle.
Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth has touched the lives of millions of women through Revive Our Hearts and the True Woman movement. Her love for Christ and his word is infectious and permeates her online outreaches, conference messages, books, and two daily nationally syndicated radio programs—Revive Our Hearts and Seeking Him. Nancy and her husband, Robert, live in Michigan. You can find her on social media at facebook.com/ReviveOurHearts or facebook.com/NancyDeMossWolgemuth, Instagram: @ReviveOurHearts, @nancydemoss, or Twitter: @ReviveOurHearts, @nancydemoss.
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“Fear Him More,” a five-day devotional on fear and motherhood
The Wheel of Truth (A printable craft to help you and your kids believe true things about God as you face your fears.)
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For a complete list of all our recommended articles and books on fear, head over to our Fear series page!
We’re so thankful for Crossway, publisher of the ESV Scripture Journals, for helping make this mini-series possible! Pairing individual books of the Bible with blank pages, you can journal as you read, listen to a sermon, or study the Bible. Now through March 31, 2021, Risen Motherhood listeners can pick up the black or Illuminated ESV Scripture Journals for forty percent off with a free Crossway+ membership.
R|M Apply Questions:
Nancy talks about the Proverbs 31 woman as being proactive versus being reactive to frightening things that come her way. How have you been reactive to frightening things in your life? How have you been proactive?
The wise woman prepares for the future. What steps can you take in your life right now to prepare your family and those in your care for the future “snow” storms?
What would it look like to prioritize the spiritual needs of your children? How can you show your kids Jesus and talk about biblical truth as you meet their physical needs and go about everyday life?
Read Proverbs 31:21-25. How would you describe a woman clothed with “strength and dignity” in modern terms? What would her life and priorities look like?
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