A Journey of Being Delivered from Fear
Fear entered my life at a very young age—when I was six years old—through the trauma of abuse. That early experience opened the door to deep-seated fear that would follow me for years. Growing up in a political family added more layers to that fear. I remember being awakened at night because my father would gather us together; a man carrying a bayong that looked like it had an armalite stood outside our house. We were told to lie flat on the floor and were even handed a small senorita gun for protection. Those nights left a lasting imprint of terror.
As I grew older, fear continued to follow me. I faced fear during surgeries—first for a suspicious breast mass, then for my eye due to persistent headaches. Later, a myoma operation and a miscarriage brought more waves of fear. Even ordinary activities sometimes triggered anxiety, like traveling, being in elevators, or walking and driving at night. When my husband and I were told we would spend a year in Canada for our internship, fear gripped me again; I was even afraid to ride the plane.
It was in Canada where God began a deeper work of healing in me. Through the Living Waters 30-Week Healing Program, He led me to the roots of my fears and brought healing to places I didn’t even realize were wounded. I started to experience freedom as I bind fear at the cross and as I applied God’s Word, and slowly, fear began to lose its grip.
But the process was gradual. Fear still creeps in sometimes, even now. When it does, I bring it to the cross, declare God’s promises over my life, and remind myself of His protection. I hear His voice assuring me that He is my covering and my shield. I particularly cling to Psalm 91, my favorite verse:
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust…A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; But it shall not come near you.’”
God’s Word became my anchor. I memorized verses like “Fear not, for I am with you” (Isaiah 41:10), “Perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18), and “Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4). Each time fear surfaced, I would intentionally speak God’s promises, and His Spirit would reassure me.
God eventually called me to lead the prayer/deliverance ministry. At first, I wondered, “Lord, me? A fearful person?” But He taught me that He often calls us to use the very areas of our weakness for His glory. Over time, as I led more deliverances, fear gradually lost its hold. Each step of obedience strengthened my faith and trust in Him.
Today, I still face moments when fear whispers, but I no longer live in bondage to it. I have learned that deliverance is a process, and God’s faithfulness is constant. Even now, as super typhoon approaches or darkness surrounds, I find peace in His presence, knowing He is my refuge and my protector.
God has turned my trembling into courage and my fear into faith. My journey shows that healing from fear is not instant—but as we daily trust, apply God’s Word, and listen to His voice, freedom and peace become our reality.
BIBLE VERSES ON FEAR THAT HELPED ME:
💧 God’s Assurance Against Fear
- Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
- Deuteronomy 31:6
“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.”
- Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
- Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”
- Psalm 56:3–4
“When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid.”
🌿 Freedom from Fear Through God’s Love
- 1 John 4:18
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”
- Romans 8:15
“For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry, ‘Abba, Father!’”
- 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
🌅 Peace in the Midst of Fear
- John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
- Psalm 34:4
“I sought the Lord, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.”
- Philippians 4:6–7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
- Mark 4:39–40
“He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Quiet! Be still!’ Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to His disciples, ‘Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?’”
🕊️ Fear of the Lord (Holy Reverence)
- Proverbs 9:10
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
- Psalm 33:8
“Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.”
- Ecclesiastes 12:13
“Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”
🌤️ Promises for Those Who Trust God
- Isaiah 43:1–2
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.”
- Psalm 91:4–5
“He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day.”
- Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
HEALING VERSES
1. Physical Healing
- Exodus 15:26 – “I am the Lord, who heals you.”
- Psalm 103:2-3 – “Who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”
- Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
- Jeremiah 30:17 – “For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord.”
- Isaiah 53:5 – “By his wounds we are healed.”
- Matthew 4:23 – “Jesus healed every disease and sickness among the people.”
- Mark 11:24 – “Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
- James 5:14-16 – “The prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up.”
- 1 Peter 2:24 – “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.”
- Matthew 8:7-8 – “Jesus said to him, ‘I will come and heal him.’ The centurion replied, ‘Just say the word, and my servant will be healed.’”
2. Emotional Healing
- Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
- Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
- Isaiah 61:1 – “He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.”
- Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
- Psalm 91:1-2 – “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”
- Proverbs 4:20-22 – “For they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.”
- Proverbs 16:24 – “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”
- Psalm 30:2 – “Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.”
3. Spiritual Healing
- Isaiah 53:5 – “By his wounds we are healed.” (Includes spiritual restoration)
- 1 Peter 2:24 – “He bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness.”
- Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
- Ezekiel 36:26 – “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you.”
- Romans 8:11 – “The Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you; he who raised Christ will give life to your mortal body also through his Spirit.”
- Isaiah 58:8 – “Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear.”
- Revelation 21:4 – “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.”
4. Encouragement & Protection (Supports Healing)
- Psalm 23:1-3 – “The Lord is my shepherd…he restores my soul.”
- Psalm 91:10-11 – “No harm will overtake you…for he will command his angels concerning you.”
- Philippians 4:19 – “My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
- Romans 4:17 – “God, who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not.”
Healing Testimony – Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual
For a long time, I struggled with mitral valve prolapse, a condition that affected my heart physically. During a ministry session, our speaker asked me what I wanted prayer for. My immediate answer was, “I have mitral valve prolapse.”
But as he prayed and listened closely, I realized that what truly needed healing was not just my body—it was my broken heart. I had carried the emotional pain of a failed relationship and a broken engagement I had never fully surrendered that hurt to God.
As the prayer focused on my emotional and spiritual wounds, something incredible happened. God touched the deepest parts of my heart, forgiving, restoring, and comforting me. In that moment, I felt an unexpected physical relief in my chest—my heart no longer carried the tightness and irregularity caused by the emotional burden I had been holding.
By addressing the root of my emotional hurt, God also healed my physical heart condition. This experience showed me that sometimes, emotional and spiritual wounds can manifest physically, and God’s healing often comes holistically—touching body, mind, and spirit.
Scriptural reminders that accompanied my healing include:
- Psalm 147:3 – “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
- Isaiah 53:5 – “By His wounds we are healed.”
- James 5:14-16 – “The prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well.”
I now walk in freedom, not only from the physical symptoms of mitral valve prolapse but also from the emotional pain I had carried for years. God is faithful to heal in ways that exceed our understanding—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
BELOVED 
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