E C ,E C ♦M 23, 2019

FEAR NOT!
GOD IS WITH YOU
“Fear not,” “Do not be afraid,” and “Have no fear”
are some of the most frequently used commands
and assurances in the Bible. There are over 300 of
such terms in the Bible, and each reminder provides
words of comfort.
There are different definitions, especially in the Old
Testament. In context, fear of the Lord means to
have respect and awe for God, our creator and
sustainer. Let’s differentiate some definitions. A
Dr. Kline Johnson phobia is an intense fear of a specific object or
Director of Johnson Center situation. Reactions that lead to distress and disrupt
carrying on with daily living is anxiety. People
become overwhelmed and lose control when worry
and fear are constant. It preoccupies their energy. This state causes
interference in relationships and leads to an unhealthy emotional, physical,
and mental lifestyle. Triggers, both real and imagined, can decrease one's
faith and trust in God. Reactions are often so severe that the individuals
experiencing them need assistance from a trained therapist and/or medication
to regain control because it involves brain chemistry. God allows the use of
medicinal interventions to help provide relief and strength.
Another aspect of fear is that God created our ability to feel and react to keep as reported by our MBA churches
us safe. An example of this would be seeing a poisonous snake and running Church Name Dates Time Ages Theme
from it for protection. Anxiety develops when we are not able to stop Church at June 2-5 Sun: 10:15-12pm K4-6th grade The Incredible
focusing continually on our triggers. To answer the question, “Why do Eastern Oaks Sun –Wed: Race
Christians have or are not immune to fear?” Simply speaking, it is a result of 5:30-8:30pm
living in a fallen world. Worry is such a basic human emotion that many Thorington Road June 2-5 6:00-8:30pm K5-5th grade In the Wild
perpetually live in its grip. God tells us repeatedly to “fear not” because He
knew that at some point all of us would wrestle with fear. Catoma June 2-5 6:00-8:00pm K3-6th grade Roar!
How are we as Christians instructed to deal with fear? One psychological Capitol Heights June 3-7 9:00-12:00 K4-6th In the Wild
principle is that the thought and action must be replaced with another for
change to occur. The Bible gives us promises to fill our mind and hearts with Eastern Hills June 3-7 8:30-12:00 K4-6th In the Wild
God’s strength and peace. One verse promising God’s strength is Psalm
34:4: “I sought the Lord, and He heard me and delivered me from all my Dalraida June 3-7 9:00-12:00 Completed K-6th In the Wild
fears.” God does not promise that as Christian believers, we will never Morningview June 3-7 9:00-12:00 Entering 1st-6th Roar!
experience hardship. However, He does promise to be with us and provide
strength for us when we go through life’s difficult times. Southlawn June 3-7 6:30-8:30pm K4-Adults In the Wild
The Apostle John summed up the goal for Christians in this way: "There is Vaughn Forest June 3-7 9:00-12:15 Entering K-6th In the Wild
no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear" (I John 4:18).
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Kline Johnson, Licensed Professional Counselor, Alabama Supervising
Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Director of MBA’s Johnson Center Eastmont June 10-14 9:00-12:15 5 yrs (by 9/1/18)- The Incredible
for Family and Pastoral Care completed 6th Race
Friendship (Grady) June 10-14 6:15-8:30pm K3-6th grade In the Wild

First Baptist June 17-21 9:00-12:00 4 yrs (by 8/31/18) In the Wild
-completed 6th
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Heritage June 24-28 8:30-12:05 Completed 4K-6th In the Wild
Gateway June 24-28 9:00-12:00 Entering 1st-6th In the Wild

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