DCLM Higher Everyday 12 June 2026 — Overcoming Fear And Anxiety
Topic: Overcoming Fear And Anxiety
Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 1:5-12 (KJV)
5When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
8Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
9Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
10But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
11Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
12For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
KEY VERSE: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7).
Message
We need faith and courage to overcome fear and anxiety to make progress in life. According to Henry Van Dyke, “Courage is the standing army of the soul which keeps it from conquest, pillage, and slavery.” Always remember that we have a God who is more than enough in all situations. Do not allow any “False Experience Appearing Real” (FEAR) to deny you of your peace of mind that you so much need for exploits. Also, if you are living in the realm of anxiety, you must come out. “The anxious person is sometimes affected physically; experiencing breathing difficulties, excessive perspiration, headaches, dizziness, tremors, restlessness and sleep loss,” says Ron Smith. If you identify with the above description, then you need help.
Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 11 June 2025 – Believe
In our Bible text, Timothy, the young Christian minister, was encouraged to face life fearlessly with confidence in God, regardless of the difficulties he might encounter. In Jesus you can overcome your fear and anxiety. The hymn writer says, “All your anxiety, all your care, Bring to the Mercy seat, leave it there…” Would you not trust Jesus with your burdens?
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord, give me the grace to wait on You even in tough times.
CHALLENGE
Troubles reveal the faithfulness of God.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
