My Coronavirus Declaration of Faith
Updated: Mar 19, 2020
I WILL NOT FEAR!
…because God’s Word promises me…
“God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging…
7 The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.”
(Psalm 46:1-3,7)
I WILL NOT PANIC!
…because God’s Word promises me…
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”
3 Surely he will save you
from the fowler’s snare
and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
5 You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday.”
(Psalm 91:1-6)
I WILL NOT BE ANXIOUS!
…because God’s Word promises me…
“…The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
(Philippians 4:5b-7)
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
(1 Peter 5:7)
“He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
11 The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
(Psalm 46:10-11)
I WILL NOT FEAR BAD NEWS!
…because God’s Word promises me…
“Surely the righteous will never be shaken…
7 They will have no fear of bad news;
their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
8 Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear…”
(Psalm 112:6-8)
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
(Psalm 23:4)
NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, I WILL NOT BE DISCOURAGED OR DISMAYED!
…because God’s Word promises me…
“So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
(Isaiah 41:10)
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
(Romans 8:28)
NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, I WILL BE PEACEFUL AND CALM!
…because God’s Word promises me…
“You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
4 Trust in the Lord forever,
for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.”
(Isaiah 26:3)
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
(John 14:27)
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
(John 16:33)
NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, I WILL BE STRONG, COURAGEOUS, AND FAITHFUL!
…because God’s Word promises (and commands) me…
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
(Hebrews 10:23)
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
(Joshua 1:9)