Your fear is not real

“Fear is not real. The only place that fear can exist is in our thoughts of the future. It is a product of our imagination, causing us to fear things that do not at present and may not ever exist. That is near insanity. Do not misunderstand me, danger is very real, but fear is a choice. We are all telling ourselves a story and that day mine changed.” I heard this while watching the movie After Earth, starring Will Smith.

Fear exposed

• Fear is not real (imaginary)
• Fear only lives in your mind (thought)
• Fear is your anxious thoughts about the future
• Fear causes us to worry about things that are not happening in the present or might never exist
• Fear is related to insanity
• Fear is a choice

That statement from the movie is similar to what the Bible reveals about fear. The Word of God tells us to protect our minds. One reason we should guard our minds is because sins such as fear want to infiltrate our thoughts.

Romans 12:2 reads, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

The world encourages us to be in control of everything, so when things feel like they are out of our control we become paralyzed with fear. On the other hand, God’s Word teaches us to cast our cares on Him and to hurl our sinful desires back to the pit of hell.

2 Corinthians 10:5 commands us to cast “down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;”

Therefore, whenever a negative thought comes into our minds, we have to reject that idea and replace it with the Word of God.  For instance, we might think, “I can’t do this or that.” Immediately, you should say aloud, “I reject that thought because the Bible says I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”Those doubtful thoughts are actually linked to fear.

2 Timothy 1:7 tells us that God did not give us a spirit of fear but a spirit of love, power, and a sound mind.

The next time you find yourself pondering, “What if this bad thing happens? What if that bad thing happens?” just proclaim, “This fear is not even real! God’s Holy Spirit is living in me, so I will not fear.”

The enemy uses worrying to keep us trapped in our minds. So let’s escape his trap by praying and singing the Word of God aloud. This will deliver us from any imaginary realm and cause us to function effectively in the present.


Here are some Scriptures about fear

•  Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me (Psalm 23:4).
• The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? (Psalm 118:6)
• Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you" (Deuteronomy 31:6).
• When I am afraid, I will trust in you.  In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? (Psalm 56:3-4)
• Do not be afraid; you will not suffer shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. (Isaiah 54:4).
• For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, ""Abba," Father (Romans 8:15).
• There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love (1 John 4:18).

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