How Do I Not Panic or Give in To My Fears?

How do I not panic or give in to my fears? Let’s face it, times are rough. Jesus tells us in John 16:33, (NKJV), “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” How do I calm my mind and emotions during tribulations, difficult times?

We read Jesus’ response to the disciples concerning the latter days from the Book of Matthew 24:6-8, (TPT), “You will hear of wars and revolutions on every side, with more rumors of wars to come. Don’t panic or give in to your fears, for the breaking apart of the world’s systems is destined to happen. But it won’t yet be the end; it will still be unfolding. “Nations will go to war against nations and kingdoms against kingdoms. And there will be terrible earthquakes, horrible epidemics, and famines in place after place. This is how the birth pains of the new age will begin!”

Jesus was prophetically revealing that these horrific events would take place, but at the same time He says, “Don’t panic or give in to your fears.” His words about how we should or should not respond to such terrifying events are bold, and full of faith. And a question many are asking themselves concerning all of this is, “How do I not panic or give in to my fears?” And it is a real-life response to critical times. And God’s answers to how we can stay calm and bold are found in His Word.

God has a spiritual tranquilizer, it’s His peace. And He instructs us how to ingest His peace in the midst of all this chaos in Philippians 4:8 (NKJV), “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.”

He is not telling us to be ignorant about what’s going on around us, but to choose what we dwell on. And this portion of Scripture helps us to make healthy thought choices. We are also taught to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, (see Hebrews 12:2). While in the middle of the trail, make a quality choice that no matter what Jesus is our focus. And pray in faith (see Heb. 11:6), believing (trusting) that God knows what you have need of (Matt. 6:8), and trust that the Lord is and will be faithful to you, (1Thess. 5:23).

So, how do I not panic, and give in to my fears?

1. Make healthy thought choices.
2. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.
3. Pray in faith.
4. Believe God will meet your needs.
5. Trust in the Lord’s faithfulness to you.

Let’s pray.

Father God,

I have read in your Word how things would be concerning these latter days, but reading about them, and living through them have my mind in a tizzy. I ask for Your help Holy Spirit that in the midst of such chaos to make healthy thought choices, to fix my eyes on Jesus, a gentle reminder to pray in faith, believe Your promises to care for my needs and the needs of my family, and to trust in Your faithfulness to me. In Your precious name, I pray, amen.