Overcoming Fear

Dawna De Silva

Description

Fear, anxiety, and stress motivate us more than we realize. Our need to control situations can leave us feeling overwhelmed. But God has given us a biblical strategy to battle anxiety, stress, and panic. With practical and activating steps, Dawna De Silva, founder and coleader of the International Bethel Sozo Ministry, shows you how to· identify the fears, patterns, and lies that harm your connection with God· resist fear by taking ownership over its influence· find healing and liberation through the Word and the SpiritWhen you master power, love, and self-discipline, you will elevate yourself above the enemy's attacks and be released from fear into abundant, healthy living. You will experience the true healing that can come only from God.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie

Informations

• Publié par: Baker Publishing Group
• Date de parution: 30 avril 2019
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781493418855
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 3 Mo

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Cover
Endorsements
“In Overcoming Fear , Dawna unlocks and releases healing and deliverance. She skillfully weaves testimonies with biblical truth that for me were very liberating. She further moves you to deeper revelation with activation prayers and declarations. I found the text to be thoroughly delightful and challenging. Overcoming Fear is a must-read!”
Norman Benz, D.Min., lead pastor, Covenant Centre International; co-founder, Renewing South Florida
“Dawna De Silva’s recipe for overcoming fear has been tested by thousands of people, and it works. You will not be disappointed if you try it. Your victory over fear is within these pages.”
Faith Blatchford, author, Winning the Battle for the Night: God’ s Plan for Sleep, Dreams and Revelation
“Few women on the planet are as qualified to talk about overcoming fear as Dawna De Silva. Dawna has spent a lifetime helping to discover, master and equip others in a lifestyle of freedom. In Overcoming Fear , you’ll learn through her practical and biblical approach all the ne cessary ingredients you need to get and stay free. Read this book!”
Havilah Cunnington, founder, Truth to Table; author, Stronger Than the Struggle
“ Overcoming Fear is a practical manual on not just getting free of fear, but staying free of fear. I would trust Dawna with my life and listen carefully to her instruction for freedom because she has proven to be one who can lead you there. Get ready to be empowered and walk out new levels of personal freedom as you stir up the ingredients of a fear-free life.”
Randy Hill, senior leader, Summit Church; author, Encounters: Stories of Healing and PK and the Guardians of the Heart
“Dawna partners with the Holy Spirit to pull out rooted lies from the garden of your heart. I remember the first time I heard her message on overcoming fear. It had such clarity and power. I cannot recommend this teaching or this person more highly. Do yourself a favor and read this book. Who knows how much spiritual baggage you will lose!”
Jenn Johnson, Bethel Music
“I heard Dawna speak this message on overcoming fear using this wonderful recipe metaphor and was deeply impacted by her words—so much so that I remember her sermon almost verbatim. It’s in my top five messages I’ve heard in my Christian life. This book is that message.”
Don Potter, Potterhaus Music and Potter School Haus; singer/songwriter, producer and musician; author, Facing the Wall , The Things I Thought I Knew and John: A Layman’ s Look at the Disciple Jesus Loved
“Your unconquered fears are the greatest hindrance to fulfilling your destiny. This world is full of people paralyzed with fear. Dawna isn’t. She is bold as a lion. Overcoming Fear is full of practical yet supernatural ingredients and relatable stories that will free you to unlock your full potential.”
Duncan and Kate Smith, presidents, Catch the Fire
“Dawna De Silva has powerfully put together a recipe of success for combating fear. She has gracefully provided key ingredients in order to create a healthy lifestyle of love through the application of God’s truths. Dawna provides revelation that frees and delivers you from fear as you read!”
Beatriz Zaldana, founder, Convergence Ministry
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
© 2019 by Dawna De Silva
Published by Chosen Books
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ISBN 978-1-4934-1885-5
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2016
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The stories in this book, while faithfully representing each account of a person’s freedom, have been modified to protect the person’s identity. Otherwise, they represent real people in real situations.
Cover design by Rob Williams, InsideOutCreativeArts
Dedication
This book is dedicated to my heroes— all who have won their battles against fear.
Contents
Cover 1
Endorsements 2
Half Title Page 3
Title Page 5
Copyright Page 6
Dedication 7
Foreword by Danny Silk 11
Preface: Why the Recipe Metaphor? 13
Acknowledgments 15
Introduction 17
Part One: Fear 21
1. The Problem with Fear 23
2. The Recipe Revealed 33
Part Two: Power 45
3. Why Power Gets Removed from the Shelf 47
4. Powerless Substitutes 59
5. Powerfully Alive 79
Part Three: Love 89
6. What’s Love Got to Do with It? 91
7. Keeping Love on the Shelf 105
Part Four: Self-Discipline 123
8. Substitutes for Self-Discipline 125
9. Keeping Self-Discipline on the Shelf 145
Part Five: Application 161
10. Living a Fear-Free Life 163
Closing Thoughts—What Now? 177
Glossary 179
Notes 183
About the Author 191
Back Cover 192
Foreword
L ove and fear are mortal enemies. They displace one another, similar to the dynamic of light and darkness. These foes cannot occupy the same space. When we allow fear to become our counselor, we invite the destructive enemy of love. The Bible says:
There is no fear in love [dread does not exist], but full-grown (complete, perfect) love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror! For fear brings with it the thought of punishment, and [so] he who is afraid has not reached the full maturity of love [is not yet grown into love’s complete perfection].
1 John 4:18 AMPC , emphasis added
Simply put, we must learn to use the voice of love as our counselor in relationships and other daily situations.
The keys to freedom are simple, but it takes training and courage to hold onto the breakthroughs that they bring. Only the bravest people can lead us into new places of freedom. Dawna De Silva is one of these people.
In these pages, Dawna will show you how to use biblical keys to break free from the strains of fear. In Overcoming Fear: The Supernatural Strategy to Live in Freedom , Dawna’s practical style shines forth. As we all know, truth is what ultimately sets us free, and Dawna takes plenty of time to pack truth into her book.
In all my years of pastoring, I have never met a single person who is totally free. I have, however, seen many people who are less afraid than I. These people shrug off fear of failure, disregard anxieties based in rejection and charge forward in the face of uncertainty. Their “fear-less” levels are connected to their experiences with God that bring unlimited freedom.
Over the years, I have seen hundreds of people delivered from fear after spending time with Dawna and her team. It has become a launching point for many around the world. “Have you received a Sozo yet?” is a question I hear posed almost daily.
The everyday practice of knowing God, hearing Him and living in His Word is what chases fear away. I hope that you will increase in these tactics as you work through Dawna’s book—and experience the same level of freedom people are having all across the globe.
These words are my hearty amen to Dawna’s message. I have no doubt that you will find an effective recipe for fearless living in these pages. Congratulations. You have started a wonderful journey into an adventure with a loving God. I know how this story will end. You will become contagious with this freedom and will give it away to those around you. Your home, church and workplace will be filled with God’s love as fear and darkness are displaced. Peace to your heart.
Blessings, Danny Silk, president, Loving on Purpose Life Academy; author, Keep Your Love On and Powerful and Free
Preface
Why the Recipe Metaphor?
I have always enjoyed metaphors. This is probably because my dad writes poetry and can paint pictures in my mind with his words. He has not yet made it big with his writing, but I have always marveled at his skill in turning unrelated images into works of art. I hope this book achieves even a small measure of his gift.
Maybe because of my dad’s writings, the Lord speaks to me by planting pictures in my mind. In the midst of a tough session, God will often give me pictures that I can use to open a dialogue with my client. This process of discovery often leads to prayers of freedom.
The recipe metaphor came from a picture given to me during a session with a client named Helen. I was leading her t