Faith Over Fear: Living Your Spiritual Life as a Believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Jack Silva
- Jan 13
- 3 min read
Introduction – Why Our Spiritual Life Matters
Life has a way of pulling us in different directions. Deadlines, bills, health goals, and distractions all compete for our attention. Without a firm anchor, it’s easy to drift. For me, that anchor is Bible doctrine. This week, I want to share how you can live confidently over fear by rooting your spiritual life to Him—because when the Holy Spirit is in control of your life, the details of life (family, fitness, finances, friends) begins to follow.
1. Start with the Word, Not the World
It’s tempting to begin the day scrolling headlines, checking emails, or worrying about tasks. But the best way to start is with Bible doctrine. Even 5 minutes in the Word resets the tone for the day, shoot for 60 minutes.
Try Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Or Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Those truths remind us: peace and strength don’t come from hustle—they come from Him.
2. Faith Is a Daily Decision
Faith isn’t just a Sunday sermon; it’s a moment-by-moment choice. Fear whispers: “You can’t.” Faith responds: “With God, I can.”
When fear tells you your body isn’t strong enough → remember God calls your body His temple because thats where He resides.
When fear tells you your business will fail → remember God gives wisdom to those who ask because He is your business partner.
When fear tells you you’re alone → remember Jesus said, “I am with you always.”
Every time you replace fear with God’s Word His promises, you build spiritual muscle.
3. Prayer: The Entrepreneur’s Secret Weapon
We often look for strategies, hacks, and new methods in life. But the most overlooked strategy is prayer. Prayer changes perspective, guides decisions, and brings peace when plans shift.
Pray for wisdom before making a financial choice.
Pray for strength before a talk.
Pray for peace before stepping into conflict.
Prayer aligns you with God’s will, not just your will. That’s how breakthroughs happen.
4. Living as Light in a Dark World
Jesus said in Matthew 5:14, “You are the light of the world.”
That means your attitude in the gym, your honesty in business, your kindness at home—they all reflect Him. Spiritual life isn’t hidden away in church; it's in us in our bodies it’s lived openly in our everyday interactions in everything we do.
Ask yourself: Am I reflecting fear, or am I reflecting trust in the Lord Jesus Christ who showed me how to solve the fear problem in my life.
Weekly Spiritual Life Action Plan
Day | The Plan of God | Simple Step to Try |
Monday | A gifted pastor teacher, the real deal. | |
Tuesday | Bible doctrine study time, inhale from God exhale to man | Start your day at the Lords table. |
Wednesday | Bible doctrine study time inhale from God exhale to man | Start your day at the Lords table. |
Thursday | Bible doctrine study time inhale from God exhale to man | Start your day at the Lords table. |
Friday | Bible doctrine study time inhale from God exhale to man | Start your day at the Lords table. |
Weekend | Apply what you are learning | Make next week a little bit better than last week. |
Conclusion – Choosing Faith Over Fear
Your spiritual life is the well that everything else draws from. Without it, you’ll run dry. But when the Holy spirit is in control of your life, you’ll have the strength to train your body, the wisdom to grow your business, and the courage to face anything.
This week, I encourage you to make Bible doctrine your anchor. Fear may knock, but let God answer the door.
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