Endorsements
In Overcoming Fear , Dawna unlocks and releases healing and deliverance. She skillfully weaves testimonies with biblical truth that for me were very liberating. She further moves you to deeper revelation with activation prayers and declarations. I found the text to be thoroughly delightful and challenging. Overcoming Fear is a must-read!
Norman Benz, D.Min., lead pastor, Covenant Centre International; co-founder, Renewing South Florida
Dawna De Silvas recipe for overcoming fear has been tested by thousands of people, and it works. You will not be disappointed if you try it. Your victory over fear is within these pages.
Faith Blatchford, author, Winning the Battle for the Night: God s Plan for Sleep, Dreams and Revelation
Few women on the planet are as qualified to talk about overcoming fear as Dawna De Silva. Dawna has spent a lifetime helping to discover, master and equip others in a lifestyle of freedom. In Overcoming Fear , youll learn through her practical and biblical approach all the necessary ingredients you need to get and stay free. Read this book!
Havilah Cunnington, founder, Truth to Table; author, Stronger Than the Struggle
Overcoming Fear is a practical manual on not just getting free of fear, but staying free of fear. I would trust Dawna with my life and listen carefully to her instruction for freedom because she has proven to be one who can lead you there. Get ready to be empowered and walk out new levels of personal freedom as you stir up the ingredients of a fear-free life.
Randy Hill, senior leader, Summit Church; author, Encounters: Stories of Healing and PK and the Guardians of the Heart
Dawna partners with the Holy Spirit to pull out rooted lies from the garden of your heart. I remember the first time I heard her message on overcoming fear. It had such clarity and power. I cannot recommend this teaching or this person more highly. Do yourself a favor and read this book. Who knows how much spiritual baggage you will lose!
Jenn Johnson, Bethel Music
I heard Dawna speak this message on overcoming fear using this wonderful recipe metaphor and was deeply impacted by her wordsso much so that I remember her sermon almost verbatim. Its in my top five messages Ive heard in my Christian life. This book is that message.
Don Potter, Potterhaus Music and Potter School Haus; singer/songwriter, producer and musician; author, Facing the Wall , The Things I Thought I Knew and John: A Layman s Look at the Disciple Jesus Loved
Your unconquered fears are the greatest hindrance to fulfilling your destiny. This world is full of people paralyzed with fear. Dawna isnt. She is bold as a lion. Overcoming Fear is full of practical yet supernatural ingredients and relatable stories that will free you to unlock your full potential.
Duncan and Kate Smith, presidents, Catch the Fire
Dawna De Silva has powerfully put together a recipe of success for combating fear. She has gracefully provided key ingredients in order to create a healthy lifestyle of love through the application of Gods truths. Dawna provides revelation that frees and delivers you from fear as you read!
Beatriz Zaldana, founder, Convergence Ministry
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Title Page
Copyright Page
2019 by Dawna De Silva
Published by Chosen Books
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Dedication
This book is dedicated
to my heroes
all who have won their battles
against fear.
Contents
Cover
Endorsements
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Foreword by Danny Silk
Preface: Why the Recipe Metaphor?
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part One: Fear
1. The Problem with Fear
2. The Recipe Revealed
Part Two: Power
3. Why Power Gets Removed from the Shelf
4. Powerless Substitutes
5. Powerfully Alive
Part Three: Love
6. Whats Love Got to Do with It?
7. Keeping Love on the Shelf
8. Substitutes for Self-Discipline
9. Keeping Self-Discipline on the Shelf
Part Five: Application
10. Living a Fear-Free Life
Closing ThoughtsWhat Now?
Glossary
Notes
About the Author
Back Cover
Foreword
L ove and fear are mortal enemies. They displace one another, similar to the dynamic of light and darkness. These foes cannot occupy the same space. When we allow fear to become our counselor, we invite the destructive enemy of love. The Bible says:
There is no fear in love [dread does not exist], but full-grown (complete, perfect) love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror! For fear brings with it the thought of punishment, and [so] he who is afraid has not reached the full maturity of love [is not yet grown into loves complete perfection].
1 John 4:18 AMPC , emphasis added
Simply put, we must learn to use the voice of love as our counselor in relationships and other daily situations.
The keys to freedom are simple, but it takes training and courage to hold onto the breakthroughs that they bring. Only the bravest people can lead us into new places of freedom. Dawna De Silva is one of these people.
In these pages, Dawna will show you how to use biblical keys to break free from the strains of fear. In Overcoming Fear: The Supernatural Strategy to Live in Freedom , Dawnas practical style shines forth. As we all know, truth is what ultimately sets us free, and Dawna takes plenty of time to pack truth into her book.