Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. Psalm 23:4

FEAR is: False Evidence Appearing Real

2 KINDS OF FEAR

• The Fear of the
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“Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear Me and keep all My commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever!” Deuteronomy 5:29

Who, then, are those who fear the Lord? He will instruct them in the ways they should choose. They will spend their days in prosperity, and their descendants will inherit the land. The Lord confides in those who fear Him; he makes His covenant known to them. Psalms 25:12-14

• The
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For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7

But David said to Saul, “Your servant has been keeping his father’s sheep. When a lion or a bear came and carried off a sheep from the flock, I went after it, struck it and rescued the sheep from its mouth. When it turned on me, I seized it by its hair, struck it and killed it. Your servant has killed both the lion and the bear; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, because he has defied the armies of the living God. The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” 1 Samuel 17:34-37

3 WAYS TO OVERCOME FEAR

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“So do not fear, for I am with you;” Isaiah 41:10

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5

God did this so that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from any one of us. Acts 17:21

• Remember God’s
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Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers. Proverbs 11:14

• Receive God’s
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The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you”. Psalm 32:8

So it is with you. When you heard the true teaching—the Good News about your salvation—you believed in Christ. And in Christ, God put His special mark of ownership on you by giving you the Holy Spirit that He had promised. Ephesians 1:13

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Ministry Highlights

• Night of Worship
  Night of Worship at is your chance to reconnect with God and focus on him through worship, prayer, and Communion. Night of Worship happens in Buda this Wednesday,
  February 1st at 7:00pm. We hope to see you during this special time as our church family comes together to worship together.

• Girl Time Galentine’s Party!
  Grab your Girl Squad and meet us at the TCC Buda Campus, Thursday, February 9th at 6:30pm. We’ll be having amazing Charcuterie stations and giving away a Girl Time Conference ticket! ! Wear something Red, White, Pink or Purple & let’s celebrate friendship, love, and life together! Childcare (infant-5th) provided with RSVP HERE.

• Financial Peace
  Financial Peace University teaches you biblical, practical steps to get rid of debt, manage your money, and spend and save wisely. This life-changing, 9-week course based on biblical wisdom happens Sundays starting February 5th in San Marcos at 3pm (Register for San Marcos Here) & Buda at 5pm (Register for Buda Here).

Connection Questions:

1. Heights? Spiders? Clowns? What were you afraid of as a child?
2. Read Psalm 23:4. How can this verse encourage you when you are in the midst of fear?
3. What do you think is the difference between the fear of the Lord and having a spirit of fear? Which side do you tend to lean toward: fear of the Lord or the fear of other things?
4. Read Isaiah 41:10. How can knowing that God is close to you help you live fearlessly?
5. Was there a time in your life where you experienced God’s hand of protection? What happened?
6. What fears have you overcome in your life? What steps did you take to overcome those fears?
7. What fears are you currently facing? How are they affecting the way you live? WHat steps will you take to live with faith and trust in God this week?
8. How can our group pray for you?