There are times when people are miraculously delivered from fear through prayer. There is no doubt of that because we serve a miracle-working God.
Breaking The Stronghold
I have prayed for people to be delivered from fear, and they have come back to me later and said, "After you prayed for me, I never had a problem with fear again."
But the majority of the time, we confront and overcome our fears by meditating and speaking God's Word ourselves and resisting fear in the power of the Spirit.
In my own case, I had major problems as a result of the abuse I had suffered in my early years. There were many things in my life from which I needed deliverance.
God doesn't always deliver us "from" things; often He walks us "through" them. But with one minor exception, God delivered me from all of my "previous issues" as a result of my applying His Word.
Praise Him!
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Joyce Meyer is one of the world's leading practical Bible teachers. A New York Times bestselling author, her books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on the mind, mouth, moods and attitudes. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences so others can apply what she has learned to their lives.
