Fear 06: The Meditation
When you’re afraid, it’s so helpful to rehearse God’s word. But it can be hard to find a quiet place, or even time, to read and think about what God’s promises mean for your situation. Moms have a lot of demands on their time, so we’ve put together an entire episode designed to help you meditate on God’s word. In this episode, Emily reads a collection of scriptures on fear. So whether you’re scrubbing toilets, driving to work, or even on a walk, we pray these scriptures lift your eyes to the Lord as you face your fears.
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.
Scripture quotations marked CSB have been taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.
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The battle against fear takes an army, so we want to give you additional tools for that fight. In our Fear mini-series package you’ll find:
“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!
Scripture From the Show:
To have a deeper understanding of these promises, consider spending time reading each verse in context. We recommend using the Abide Method if you’re stuck.
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:
What verse do you go to when you’re afraid? Write it down or share it with your group. How does this verse comfort you when fear or anxiety overwhelm you?
Is there a verse from today’s episode that stood out to you? Why did it grab your attention? How does it change your perspective on your fear?
Is listening to, or meditating on, scripture part of your regular practice? If not, how could including this practice in your life change how you respond to your fears?
Read Psalm 34:4-7. What is the psalmist’s action in this psalm? What is God’s action? What true aspect of God’s character can you take away from this psalm?
Is there a verse from today’s episode that you want to commit to memory or meditate on further?
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