"It is our faith that is the victory that overcomes all of the fears that the world brings (1 John 5:4).

The Lord will go before you and fight for you, just as He did for the Israelites."

The message for us two-fold: we need to be aware of how our fears influence others and we need to be wise of those whose fears can influence us. Fear is a deadly weapon and a powerful tool used by the enemy. Unfortunately, it is easier said than done to rid ourselves of fear. Even if we can identify our fears, this does not mean we can overcome them on our own. The first step is to be honest with ourselves and with the Lord. When we bring our confessions to Him, the healing process begins. The next step is to read God's Word and believe what it says. Faith and fear cannot exist together. Faith is built on knowing and believing the Word of God. Does it still take time to change old habits? Yes. Will the Lord lead us to make certain changes? Yes. Are we responsible for obeying and following God's guidance? Yes. And, will the enemy continue to remind us of our fears? Yes! But, the Truth sets us free, if we are truly willing to believe and apply it to our lives.