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Ability Quote by Jill Briscoe

“Trust in the Lord is the only true antidote to fear. Focusing on God rather than the trial will keep us from sinking in fear. However, learning to face our fears does not mean we will never have another anxious moment. Faith does not lie in trusting God to stop the storm, but in trusting Him to…” quote by Jill Briscoe
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“Trust in the Lord is the only true antidote to fear. Focusing on God rather than the trial will keep us from sinking in fear. However, learning to face our fears does not mean we will never have another anxious moment. Faith does not lie in trusting God to stop the storm, but in trusting Him to enable us to walk through the storm. When trouble occurs, He will give us the ability to cope with it.”

Jill Briscoe

About This Quote

Source Book: My Life with God, Jill Briscoe, 2005

Faith provides inner strength to face fear, not by removing trials but by empowering us to endure them.

In simple terms: Faith helps us endure fear.

Key Takeaway

Lean on faith during challenges.

Themes

faith fear resilience

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

inspirational spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • health challenges
  • career setbacks
  • relationship conflicts

Key Concepts

spirituality trust empowerment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you trust God while confronting anxiety?
  • What actions accompany your faith in tough times?
A Different Perspective

Faith may not eliminate fear, only transform its impact.

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