How to Deal With Fear
Finding steady ground in shaky times
Amongst political tensions and economic change, the ground beneath our feet is, in many ways, shaking. The world feels loud and uncertain. But you don’t have to stay stuck in that fear.
We believe that even in seasons like this, there’s still a way to fix your feet—to find solid ground beneath you and hold onto peace that lasts. Dealing with fear and anxiety is a marathon, not a sprint.
Here are five simple practices you can use right now to walk through fear, not around it:
1. Breathe
Before you do anything else—breathe. Slowly. Intentionally.
May this become a kind of daily anchor. When you breathe in, whisper, “Abba”—the word Jesus used for God, a term of deep closeness and trust. And when you breathe out: “I belong to You.”
This is a practice of grounding ourselves. And in a time when our nervous systems are on high alert, the combination of prayer and slow breathing is powerful. Try it: let your body and soul hear that you’re not alone.
2. Talk
Fear often grows in silence. That’s why one of the most healing things you can do is simply talk—out loud.
Find someone who will listen without trying to fix you. If that’s not available, speak your fears to God or even write them down. Sometimes, just voicing what’s swirling in your heart opens the door for God to meet you there.
3. Thank
It feels counterintuitive, but gratitude is one of the most radical things you can practice in uncertain times.
We’re not talking about blind optimism. We’re talking about defiant thankfulness—the kind that recognizes the darkness and still names the light. Look back. Where has God shown up for you? What small mercies can you name today?
Try this: make a list of three things you’re thankful for—just three. It might surprise you how your spirit shifts.
4. Focus
When everything feels out of control, it’s easy to freeze. But there are things you can influence.
You can choose how you spend the next hour. You can make a small plan for your day. You can turn off the news, call a friend, take a walk, eat something nourishing, and pray for wisdom about what’s next. Don’t try to fix everything. Just do the next right thing.
5. Try Again
You’re not going to get this perfect. Some days you’ll have clarity and courage. Other days you’ll misplace your peace—and maybe your car keys too.
But grace doesn’t run out. As one friend put it: “Some days I amaze myself. Other days, I put my keys in the fridge.” That’s okay. Try again tomorrow. Let God’s mercy meet you fresh every morning.
We believe Jesus is with you right now—in your living room, your chaos, your questions. He’s not waiting for things to settle down. He’s present in the mess. Just like He was for Peter, one of His closest friends, who messed up plenty and still went on to shape the Church.
So today, fix your feet. Feel your fear. Find your faith.
Stand firm—not on what’s shaking, but on the One who never moves.
And may God’s peace—the kind that makes no sense in times like these—guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
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Thanks to 24-7 Prayer Scotland for the original inspiration behind this piece.
If this spoke to you, share it with someone who might need it. Or better yet—pause and pray it forward.
