What can a man do to not be afraid?

Q: How can a man not be afraid?

Avoiding men altogether isnt realistic. A mental health professional can help you overcome androphobia. You may benefit from exposure therapy, as well as CBT or other therapies, depending on the event that is causing the phobia. Last reviewed by a Cleveland Clinic medical professional on 10/25/2021.

It is no wonder that the message to “Fear not…” appears so frequently in the Bible. Fear does, after all, have a way of creeping in on us, though we may close the windows tight and double check the doors. We might fear losing someone dear to us, or worry about our future or our children’s. When we close our eyes for a night’s sleep, our minds may begin turning over a million what-ifs about tomorrow, filling us with anxiety about circumstances beyond our control.

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While fear is a common human experience, the Scripture's promise that God walks with the faithful at all times has heartened us to overcome our fears through the ages: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4).

These Bible verses about fear can provide an anchor to hold you fast as you weather the storm. (Reading Bible verses about anxiety, Bible verses about worry, Bible verses about courage, and—if you or a loved one is facing a serious illness—Bible verses about death can be of comfort too.) After reflecting on these passages, you may find that the winds have calmed and the clouds have parted. The strength you needed to move past fear was with you all along.

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.”

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.”

"For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”

“He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day.”

" 'So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.' Thus he (Joseph) comforted them and spoke kindly to them."

"You shall not fear them, for it is the LORD your God who fights for you."

"And the LORD said to Joshua, 'Do not fear and do not be dismayed. Take all the fighting men with you, and arise, go up to Ai. See, I have given into your hand the king of Ai, and his people, his city, and his land.' "

"Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident."

"You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and their shield."

"Say to those who have an anxious heart, 'Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.' ”

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

"Do not fear the king of Babylon, of whom you are afraid. Do not fear him, declares the LORD, for I am with you, to save you and to deliver you from his hand."

"But now thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.' "

"But fear not, O Jacob my servant, nor be dismayed, O Israel, for behold, I will save you from far away, and your offspring from the land of their captivity. Jacob shall return and have quiet and ease, and none shall make him afraid."

"You came near when I called on you; you said, ‘Do not fear!’ "

“Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice, for the LORD has done great things!"

“So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known."

"And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell."

"Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows."

"And the angel said to them, 'Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.' "

“Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom."

"Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling..."

"...for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control."

"So we can confidently say, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?'”

"There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love."

"When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, 'Fear not, I am the first and the last...'"

How can a man not be afraid?

Avoiding men altogether isn't realistic. A mental health professional can help you overcome androphobia. You may benefit from exposure therapy, as well as CBT or other therapies, depending on the event that is causing the phobia. Last reviewed by a Cleveland Clinic medical professional on 10/25/2021.

What are men mostly afraid of?

Common Fears Among Men Being weak or being perceived as weak – one of the biggest fears for men, as they tend to believe they are not supposed to be weak or even to be perceived as such. Being irrelevant – fear and stress in wanting their lives to mean something.

What stops you from being scared?

Breathe: deep breaths help the body to get back under control. Walk: make good use of adrenaline if you're about to approach something frightening. Write it down or speak it out: this helps stop the fear from circling around (and around) your brain.