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Fear often shows up in the little moments first—the call you hesitate to make, the risk you debate taking, the decision you keep putting off. It’s the tightness in your chest, the racing thoughts, the instinct to pause or pull back. Whether it roars or whispers, fear can easily shape your choices.
David faced fear that could have frozen anyone. Captured, outnumbered, and surrounded by enemies, he could have let panic dictate his next move. Instead, he made a choice: to trust God while he was afraid. Not after the fear went away. Not once life felt safe again. Right in the middle of it.
Trust is not the absence of fear. It’s the refusal to let fear control you. David named the fear honestly, then put his weight on God’s promises and character. He moved forward with confidence in God, even when uncertainty loomed.
This is what it looks like to replace fear with trust. Not by pretending everything is okay, but by letting God’s presence shape your next step. You may still feel afraid, but fear no longer dictates your decisions.
Reflect: Where is fear speaking louder than faith in your life?
Pray: God, I don’t want fear to lead my choices or limit my obedience. When I am afraid, help me put my trust in you. Steady my heart and give me courage to take the next step, not because I feel brave, but because I know you are with me. Amen.