Hidden fears lose power when we bring them into the light of God’s Truth and prayer. Dr. Michael Youssef reminds believers to identify what is causing their fear, ask God for wisdom, and trust Him to strengthen their faith.
How do you conquer hidden fears? In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that the first step is to identify what is causing fear in your heart. Is your fear based on Truth, or is it rooted in an irrational belief, habit, or assumption?
Fear can be a warning sign, but it can also mislead us. Many of the things we fear never happen, and for some people, worry becomes a pattern with no solid foundation. That is why believers must bring fear before the Lord and ask Him to reveal what is true.
Dr. Youssef reminds us that the second step is prayer. There is no secret formula for effective prayer—simply talk to God about what frightens you. Tell Him when you feel afraid, hurt, frustrated, or angry. Ask Him to show you whether your fear is valid and to reveal His plan for overcoming it.
James reminds us that we often do not have because we do not ask God. As hidden fears come to light, the Lord will strengthen your faith, expose what is false, and help you walk forward with courage. Like the apostles, we can ask Him to increase our faith—and trust that He will help us overcome fear.
Let us pray.
Father God, I pray that You would shine Your light on my situation, revealing the Truth so that I will not be afraid. Help me to be able to identify what is causing my fear and to come to You when I am feeling afraid. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.