Fear is negative. Faith is positive. Fear is associated with hate, greed, stress, worrying, sadness, depression, etc. Faith is associated with love, generosity, peace, power, rest and relaxation (not laziness), joy and laughter.
Jehovah God is a God of faith and it takes faith to please Him (Heb. 11:6). Satan is the author of fear and uses fear in an attempt to destroy faith. Everything that pleases God, Satan hates and faith pleases God.
In order to remove fear, we must develop faith. Here are five basic steps to completely remove fear from your life.
- Listen to the Word of God and quit listening to the words of the devil.
“But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, and will be secure, without fear of evil” (Prov. 1:33). - Speak the Word of God and quit speaking the words of the devil.
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (Prov. 18:21). - Believe the Word of God and quit believing the words of the devil.
“Jesus said to him, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes'” (Mark 9:23). - Act on the Word of God and quit acting on the words of the devil.
“For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also” (James 2:26). - Let all your speech and actions be motivated by love and reject all pride and hate from your life.
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love” (1 John 4:18).
I understand that a man-made formula to remove fear may not be the answer, but when the above steps become a lifestyle, then faith will grow and faith always removes fear.
Excerpt permission granted by Larry Ollison Ministries
Dr. Larry Ollison is founder and Senior Pastor of Walk on the Water Faith Church and founder of Larry Ollison Ministries. With over forty years in the ministry, he is a very popular speaker nationally and internationally and ministers the Word of Faith through radio, television, Internet, and daily e-mail devotionals. As the author of twelve books (including The Power of Grace, The Practical Handbook for Christian Living, Breaking the Cycle of Offense, Life is in the Blood, and recently released The Paradise of God), he is in frequent demand for radio/TV interviews, book signings, and magazine publications.
Dr. Ollison was raised a Southern Baptist. While majoring in theology at Southwest Baptist University, he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. For many years he traveled extensively speaking at Full Gospel Business Men's meetings and conventions. He later earned an M.A. in Theology and a Ph.D. and Th.D. from Life Christian University.
Currently President of International Convention of Faith Ministries (ICFM), Dr. Ollison is also Vice-President of Spirit FM Christian Radio Network, Missouri State Director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), and a Trustee on the boards of several international ministries. He is also the host of The Cutting Edge Radio Broadcast and authors The Cutting Edge Daily Devotional.
As the owner of a marine dealership, his extensive business background brings a unique flavor to his teaching. He founded and served as chairman of the Missouri State Marine Board, President of the Marine Dealers’ Association, Vice-President of a bank holding company, along with holding several directorships in various corporations.
Dr. Ollison's strongest areas of teaching are the blood of Jesus, faith, relationships, the Hebrew language, the Holy Spirit, the end times, and heaven. During ministry, he operates freely in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. His use of humor and his ability to make a theological concept simple makes it enjoyable and easy for everyone to understand. Countless testimonies have been received from people who say their lives have been changed after experiencing Dr. Ollison's unique ministry.
Dr. Ollison is a pastor, pilot, teacher, and author. His number one goal is to meet the needs of the people through the teaching of faith in God's Word. He and his wife, Loretta, have two children and six grandchildren.