2. The call to not fear…a reason to not fear Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield; your reward will be great. (Genesis 15:1)

3. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4) Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9) Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations….And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. (Matthew 28:19- 20) The call to not fear…a reason to not fear

4. Fear decreases when someone is with you.

5. Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up. Also, if two lie down together, they can keep warm; but how can one person alone keep warm? And if someone overpowers one person, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not easily broken. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)

6. 1)We’re afraid. 2)Having someone at our side helps us face our fears. 3)God Himself is at our side!

7. 1)We’re afraid. 2)Having someone at our side helps us face our fears. 3)God Himself is at our side! 4)But we don’t always feel God at our side.

8. It helps when we combat the FEELING of fear with the TRUTH of God’s presence.

9. It helps when we combat the FEELING of fear with the TRUTH of God’s presence. But it is often more helpful to combat the FEELING of fear with the FEELING of God’s presence.

10. “The Practice of the Presence of God” By Brother Lawrence.

11. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. (James 4:8)

12. 6 Be strong and courageous; don’t be terrified or afraid of them. For it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. 8 The LORD is the One who will go before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged. (Deuteronomy 31:6, 8)