"Wars and rumors of wars mean I should be afraid instead of occupying until He comes"
How it sounds in your head: Jesus said wars and rumors of wars are signs of the end, so this fear I feel must be discernment. The news confirms everything is falling apart. Staying afraid keeps me spiritually alert.
"Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near."
-- Luke 21:28Misapplication of Matthew 24 that weaponizes prophecy into fear rather than watchfulness with peace.
Every conflict in the Middle East feels like Armageddon starting, prophecy teachers profit from her fear, and at 60+ she's watched enough wars to believe this one is THE one. The anxiety feels spiritual, not carnal.
When the decree went out that could kill him, Daniel didn't panic, prep, or hide. He opened his windows toward Jerusalem and prayed three times a day AS HE ALWAYS HAD. Lions' den couldn't touch him because his peace wasn't based on political safety but covenant position.
I REFUSE the lie that wars and conflicts should produce fear in me. IT IS WRITTEN that when these things happen, I LOOK UP, not shrink back. Let not my heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. IT IS WRITTEN in Psalm 91:5 - 'You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day.' I am Abraham's seed through Christ; the BARAK protected Israel through wars with Pharaoh, Abimelech, surrounding nations. My peace is not determined by CNN but by the Prince of Peace dwelling IN me. I occupy, build, and advance until He comes. Fear is not my portion.
The Father isn't pacing heaven worried about elections, wars, or economies—He's running toward you with perfect peace that passes understanding. While the world sells fear, He's handing you the robe that says 'DAUGHTER OF THE KING' who rules over all nations, all wars, all chaos.