Fearless in Faith

This past year, I set out on a journey of being fearless in faith—one that I didn’t even realize I needed. It was a journey of confronting fear, leaning into faith, and discovering God’s strength in my weakness. What began as a simple word for the year, ‘Fear,’ turned into a profound transformation, reminding me of the truth found in Psalm 27:1: ‘The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?’

Fear manifests in many ways, but choosing to be fearless in faith means confronting it head-on. It might begin as a small hesitation: ‘I’m scared to cut my hair’ or ‘I’m scared to drive on the freeway.’ But it can also loom large: ‘I’m afraid to lose a relationship,’ ‘I’m afraid to be alone,’ or ‘I’m afraid to stand up for what I believe in.’

Whom Shall I Fear?

My word of the year for 2024 was “FEAR.” What a wild and transformative journey it has been. In December, I received a devotional from Voice of the Martyrs titled Whom Shall I Fear. Day after day, its scriptures spoke directly to my heart. Alongside it, I read I Am N, a collection of stories about Christians facing unimaginable persecution. These courageous believers faced their fears head-on, even in the face of heartbreak and loss.

At the start of this journey, I didn’t think I had significant fears. I saw myself as strong. After all, as a single mom, I had to be strong. As a Christian, I believed I was strong. Even with the support of my amazing husband, I hadn’t recognized how fear had quietly crept into my life. But strong people can have fears too—big or small, we all face something that challenges us.

What I learned through this past year is that God is faithful. He walks beside us, carries us when needed, and never leaves us to face fear alone.

Lessons on Fear and Faith

What is fear?

Merriam-Webster defines fear as “an unpleasant, often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger.” But fear is more than a dictionary definition. It’s a tool of Satan. He uses fear to distract us, to make us doubt God, ourselves, and our worthiness. He strikes when we are most vulnerable, but God can use even our fears to draw us closer to Him.

Shortly into my year of exploring fear, God confronted me with my greatest one. Admitting it was terrifying because acknowledgment made it real. It made me feel weak. For many nights, I wrestled with this fear through tears and prayers. God, in His kindness, sent people into my life who had walked the same path. Their stories and encouragement helped me see the truth: by confronting my fear, I could walk in God’s strength.

This verse became my anchor. I prayed it during sleepless nights and clung to its promise.

What I Learned

Every morning, as I put on the belt of Truth, I ask God to help me embrace the truth and reject the lies. This year, I learned that being fearless in faith doesn’t mean I’m fearless on my own—it means I’m fearless because of God’s strength in me.

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Looking back, I see how much I’ve changed. Letting go of fear has made me a better version of myself. I’ve learned to stand firm in what I believe, to walk in truth, and to trust God fully. My heart is stronger because He lives in me.

From my happy, healthy home to yours,