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Overcoming Stage Fear: A Scriptural Guide to Confident Communication

This Bible study explores scriptural principles for conquering anxiety and fear associated with public speaking and performance. It focuses on finding strength, peace, and confidence through reliance on God's presence and the empowering Spirit within.

1. Relying on God's Indwelling Presence

1.1 God is Always With You

Verses: Isaiah 41:10; Hebrews 13:6; Psalm 46:1
  • You are never alone; God's presence is a constant source of comfort and strength.
  • His unwavering support means you do not need to fear what others may do or think.
  • God is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

1.2 Finding Strength in God's Power

Verses: Philippians 4:13; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Ephesians 6:10
  • You can accomplish all things through the strength that God provides.
  • God's power is made perfect in your weakness, allowing His glory to be seen.
  • Be strong in God and in the power of His might, not in your own abilities.

1.3 God's Peace Guards Your Heart

Verses: Philippians 4:6-7; John 14:27; Colossians 3:15
  • Present your anxieties to God in prayer, and His peace will calm your mind.
  • God's peace, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your heart and mind.
  • Let the peace of God rule in your heart, dispelling all fear and worry.

2. Empowerment Through the Spirit of God

2.1 The Spirit of Power, Love, and a Sound Mind

Verses: 2 Timothy 1:7; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:15
  • God has not given you a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
  • You receive divine power when the Spirit of God comes upon you, enabling you to speak boldly.
  • The Spirit within you is not one of bondage to fear, but of adoption, allowing you to approach God with confidence.

2.2 The Spirit Will Speak Through You

Verses: Matthew 10:19-20; John 14:26; Luke 12:11-12
  • Do not worry about what to say; the Spirit of God will give you the words in that hour.
  • The Spirit, sent by God, will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance what you need to say.
  • When brought before authorities, the Spirit will teach you what you ought to say, removing the burden of preparation anxiety.

2.3 Confidence in the Spirit's Leading

Verses: Romans 8:14; Galatians 5:25; Psalm 32:8
  • As you are led by the Spirit of God, you can trust His guidance in your delivery.
  • Walk in the Spirit, and you will not fulfill the desires of the flesh, including fear and anxiety.
  • God will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go, guiding you with His eye.

3. Fixing Your Focus on God's Purpose

3.1 Magnifying God, Not Self

Verses: Psalm 34:3; John 3:30; 1 Corinthians 10:31
  • Shift your focus from personal performance and self-consciousness to exalting God.
  • He must increase, but you must decrease, allowing God's message to take precedence.
  • Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God, removing the pressure of personal perfection.

3.2 Trusting God's Sovereign Plan

Verses: Jeremiah 29:11; Proverbs 3:5-6; Romans 8:28
  • God has a specific purpose and plan for your message and your life.
  • Trust in God with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; He will direct your paths.
  • All things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose.

3.3 Delivering God's Message Faithfully

Verses: 1 Peter 4:11; 2 Timothy 4:2; Jeremiah 1:7-8
  • If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God, relying on His words.
  • Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season, with all longsuffering and teaching.
  • Do not be afraid of their faces, for God is with you to deliver you and give you the words.