Have you ever thought about fear? Real fear? I’m not talking about fear of spiders or snakes, but rather the deeper fear of failing, rejection, and/or the unknown.
Hmmm….
With all of the changes going on in my life at the moment, fear has been a nagging companion; you don’t want it there, but it sticks around and interrupts your thoughts at the worst moments. It just wont leave you alone!
But really…what do we have to be afraid of? What is there to fear in the first place? I just think about all of the good things in my life and sometimes I wonder if my fear comes from focusing on the wrong things. How often do we look at the glass half empty rather than half full? I’ve seen firsthand in my life that the more I trust in the Lord, the less I fear. And no matter how cliché this sounds, somehow it always seems to work out. What can I say?—I like to think of myself as an optimist.
Confidence. Courage. Easier said than done, right? Perhaps. But if nothing else, we just have to remember that fear is not a necessary emotion. Faith comes from God while fear comes from the adversary. The two—fear and faith—are antitheses of each other and there is no room for one when the other is present. So really, we have a choice…which do we wish to follow?
Ha! No competition there.
About Me
- Susan Boyer
- I’m from Maine—a land rich with lobsters, autumn foliage, and artistic venues, but lacking in fashion, teeth, and front yard class. As can be expected from a “Mainah”, I’m the artsy type: drawing, dance, theatre, you name it. I also run, but more often enjoy pensive night drives and singing to the radio. I'm recently married and am learning to adjust to all of the changes. My husband and I have many adventures ahead of us! The most defining aspect of my life is my love for God; I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (the Mormons). I am always willing to share my beliefs and welcome the opportunity, which is why I started this blog. I stand firm in my belief that I am a child of God, He loves me, and by following the example of Jesus Christ, I can return to live with Him and my family for all eternity. My wish in life is that others can come to understand their divine nature and true potential, which is so much more than we realize. Everyone has the right to happiness, and I hope to help people find it.
2 comments:
Sis hang tough. I know as you start the next chapter of your life you are nervous about it and overwhelmed but you got into the program which is huge so you do belong there and I am so proud of you. Keep focused on the good and positive things in your life, keep moving forward and don't let the darkness that comes with fear get the better of you. You are going to do great and never estimate what you have to bring to the table. I love you!!
That's why my favorite scripture is 2 Timothy 1:7-8. I think we all encounter fear in our lives. And not just once. It's over and over and over and over. And it's because, unlike Christ, we don't know what's coming. We don't understand why our plans don't work out, or why we find ourselves in situations we didn't mean to end up in. And when we don't know what's going to happen or where we're going to end up, we get scared. But if we remember the POWERs that God has given us, we don't need to fear. I know what you mean though: easier said than done. It's good to keep reminding yourself of these things though, in remembering is where we find courage.
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