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Facing and Finding Victory over Intimidation


I'm wondering a few things and would love to have a discussion with you!  

Is fear prevalent because of selfishness and self-preservation? 

Do I slip in to self-doubt when I feel my back is against the wall?

Is defensiveness simply a control mechanism?

If I was completely sure in my relationship with God and that HE has my back, would I ever allow those doubting statements of others impact me?

Do I believe that our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against principalities and evil?  If so, why do I allow others opinion of me have any say in my life?

Having my motives questioned and being misunderstood is one of the most painful things for me.  I want to convince others of my intentions and feel I have to defend myself.

It is at this exact moment, when Satan jumps at his opportunity to twist me into knots. It is as if he lies in wait with a trap in place.  He has no power in my life, until I give it to him.  Which is ridiculous and crazy on my behalf.

God goes before me and He has my back.  To face and find victory over fear and intimidation, I have to keep this fact before my eyes!  To bind it on my forehead or at least keep it handy!

I've recently faced this.  Someone asked me if a ministry involvement was really my gifting.  I immediately slid in to self accusation, doubt and fear.  It would have been easy to just succumb.

However, I know exactly what God has for me to do. 

 My Heart's cry?  To do it! 

 And to do it with all of my heart!  Setting myself aside to follow God's leading in my life!

Want to face and find victory over intimidation?  

Get behind Jesus!  And keep moving forward!
 

"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
 "Don't be intimidated by your enemies. This will be a sign to them that they are going to be destroyed, but that you are going to be saved, even by God himself."
Philippians 1:28

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