Exodus 14:14 NIV — The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.

Take a moment to remember the story of the Israelites’ escape from Egypt by reading all of Exodus 14.

Pull out that list of fears you have been working through this week. Some of your fears may be fear of failure, fear you are not enough for a task, or fear of success. Now put yourself in the Israelites’ shoes, which were probably dusty sandals. Imagine their thoughts and fears as they left their homes in Egypt. What a scary adventure! Moses told them that God would fight for them and God did just that.

Now take a moment to sit and remember all of the times God has fought for you, strengthened you, and brought you through deep waters on dry ground,  just as He did for the Israelites. Reread your list of fears through the lens of God’s warrior heart. 

As you close your time of reflection today, listen to “Battle Belongs” by Phil Wickham. Draw strength, courage, and assurance from the words of the song and trust that God will fight for you as you face your fears today.

Let’s pray. Thank You God for fighting for me. Forgive me for times I focus on my fears instead of Your steadfast love. May I be ever mindful of how You fight for me everyday. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.