What strikes fear in you? Is it scary movies, bugs, snakes, losing someone or something? Or more importantly is it your dream? Fear can be a powerful enemy. Fear causes us to think and do things that we would normally never consider doing. Fear can be paralyzing. There is a healthy and normal amount of fear. I’m afraid of bugs and rodents…..However if you let fear control you, it can be extremely detrimental to your life. I’ve also had the “wrong” kind of fear. Fear of failure in my businesses, my relationships, and as a mom. Those fears have, in the past caused me to not want to reach for certain goals and plans that I have for my life.
Recently I have been dealing with a fear regarding a promise God has put in me. I’m going to be transparent for a minute…. The fear is that even though I know God put it in me, I questioned if the promise will come to fruition. Then I began to question if the promise was even from God. I prayed about it for over a week, without “hearing” from God. I was in a state of confusion and questioning God. I had already recognized that the promise was “on hold” but I had so much fear that I talked myself into believing that the promise was not from God and I was very close to giving it up. Then I heard from Him. He assured me that the promise is indeed from Him and even when I don’t see any progress, He’s always at work. I’ve tried to always turn to God when it gets difficult, but sometimes I feel like He doesn’t hear me (even though I know it’s not true). Worry and fear can be a serious blessing blocker. Don’t let it stop you from reaching for the top.
I did a small survey of people’s fear and here are the top 3:
- Tied for 1st is being alone and losing your health
- Something devastating happening to kids/family
- Rejection
Honestly, the answers did not surprise me. Worry and fear can even be the cause of health problems- emotionally and physically. As a nation, we are now more dependent on prescription drugs, alcohol and everything else to numb the fear, pain and guilt. We should be turning to God. Whatever it is; lay it at the altar. I know it’s a lot easier said than done. But we have to put our trust in Him. 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 or forsake you.
