2 Timothy 1:7

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but (He has given us a spirit) of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline (abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control).

One of the reasons we have to renew the mind every day is because it doesn’t stay renewed without our continued reading of the Bible. Keeping the word fresh before our eyes every day keeps back fear and keeps our minds focused on the promises of God. We are to discipline ourselves, our thoughts, and our feelings. We choose to walk in faith or fear. Choose faith.  

1 John 1:7

But if we walk in the Light (that is, live each and every day in conformity with the precepts of God), as He Himself is in the Light, we have (true, unbroken) fellowship with one another (He with us, and we with Him), and the blood of Jesus His Son cleansing us from all sin (by erasing the stain of sin, keeping us cleansed from sin in all its forms and manifestations).

When we get to the point where we lean so much on Jesus and not ourselves (mind, will, emotions), we will have unbroken fellowship with Jesus. When we can wait on the Lord to hear His voice for His guidance and not our wants, we will flow with Jesus. When we become fully convinced of the importance of our relationship with Jesus, we will reach out for the connection. 

2 John 1:9

Anyone who runs on ahead and does not remain in the doctrine of Christ (that is, one who is not content with what He taught), does not have God: but the one who continues to remain in the teaching (of Christ does have God), he has both the Father and the Son.

The standard for all we hear is the Bible and our safeguard from false teaching. If someone is trying to teach something opposite or out of line with the Bible, we should not listen. We don’t want to pollute our faith or cause doubts to come with a word that isn’t scriptural. That is why knowing and reading the word is so important.  

Jude 15:20

But you, beloved build yourselves up on (the foundation of) your most holy faith (continually progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher), pray in the Holy Spirit.

Praying in the Holy Spirit is an advantage given to us by God. We build ourselves up when we pray in the Holy Spirit and increase our foundation of faith. We may not know what we are saying, but God does and answers prayers we didn’t even know we had. So, use the advantage given to us by God to help strengthen us here on earth.

Psalm 62:5-6

For God alone my soul waits in silence and quietly submits to Him, for my hope is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation; my fortress and my defense, I will be not be shaken or discouraged. 

There is faith power in submission and waiting on the Lord. The power resides in knowledge and trust in God and His promises to us when we believe in the word. A foundation of faith with deep footings entrenched in the word is hard to move. When we have confidence and not be discouraged, we know we will receive an answer from God. 

Mark 9:23

Jesus said to him, (You say to Me,) If you can? All things are possible for the one who believes and trusts (in Me).

Jesus came to earth to destroy the boundaries that came upon man at the fall of Adam. The separation by the sin of disobedience removed the abilities of man to rule and reign on this earth. When we believe in the finished works of Jesus, all things are possible because the curse of the law no longer binds us. Jesus paved the way for us on earth, and all He asks is for us to follow His lead.    

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble in dread before them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not fail you or abandon you. 

The determining factor of our lives is our trust in Jesus, no matter the circumstance. Fear will create false scenarios for the outcomes of our current circumstances. Faith will rest in peace and let God handle the circumstance because we believe God will not abandon us. We believe we have nothing to fear and our actions show our faith. 

Ephesians 1:18

And that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened (flooded with light by the Holy Spirit), so that you will know and cherish the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints.

We can pray that God will direct, guide, and teach us by the word. If we have a heart willing and open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we will receive knowledge of the things of God. God will illuminate the word and give us a deeper understanding of how to apply it to our lives. Start praying Ephesians 1:18-23.

Proverbs 24:14

Know that (skillful and godly) wisdom is (so very good) for your life and soul. If you find wisdom, then there will be a future and a reward, and your hope and expectation will not be cut off.

One word from God in confirmation of what we are hoping for can change everything in your life. The wisdom of God comes to us as revelation knowledge to build our faith and confidence. When we hope for something, we don’t understand the steps to get the hope to materialize. But God and His wisdom will reassure us that nothing is too hard for Him. 

Romans 8:26

In the same way the Spirit (comes to us and) helps us in our weaknesses. We do not know what prayer to offer or how to offer it as we should, be the Spirit Himself (knows our need and at the right time) intercedes on our behalf with sighs and groanings too deep for words. 

The Holy Spirit is our comforter and our intercessor sent to aid us in our prayers. Our thinking, past experiences, and five senses limit us. However, if we lean on Jesus and confess the word from the Bible and listen for guidance from the Holy Spirit, we will overcome.