STARTING WITH FAITH, NOT FEAR

DATE: 7th of January 2026

AUTHOR: Evang Ademola Elemo

SERIES: STARTING STRONG WITH GOD

Scripture Reading:
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:7

🕊️ MEDITATION
Every new beginning will test what you believe.
Fear often shows up at the start — fear of failure, fear of the unknown, fear of repeating past mistakes.
But God never calls His people to begin in fear; He calls them to begin in faith.

Faith is not the absence of challenges; it is confidence in God despite challenges. When you start with faith, you give God room to work beyond what your eyes can see and your mind can understand.

Fear limits movement, but faith releases progress.

Starting strong means choosing to trust God even when the path ahead is unclear.

📌 KEY TRUTHS ABOUT FAITH AND FEAR

1. God Has Not Given Us the Spirit of Fear:
   Fear does not come from God.
   Scripture:
   “God has not given us the spirit of fear…” — 2 Timothy 1:7
2. Faith Activates God’s Power: God responds to faith-filled obedience.
   Scripture:
   “Without faith it is impossible to please Him.” — Hebrews 11:6
3. Faith Keeps You Moving Forward: Faith produces action, not paralysis.
   Scripture:
   “The just shall live by faith.” — Habakkuk 2:4

🔍 REFLECTION QUESTIONS
What fear is trying to stop me from moving forward?
Am I allowing past experiences to weaken my faith?
What step of faith is God asking me to take?

🙏 PRAYER
Father, I reject fear and embrace faith.
Strengthen my heart to trust You fully.
I choose to move forward with confidence in Your promises.
I walk by faith and not by sight. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

📣 DECLARATIONS
I walk by faith and not by sight.
God has not given me the spirit of fear.
I trust God’s promises concerning my life.
I move forward boldly, guided by faith.
My steps are ordered by the Lord.

📌 ACTION POINT FOR TODAY
Take one step today that reflects trust in God, not fear.