Showing posts with label facing fear. Show all posts
Showing posts with label facing fear. Show all posts
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That Dream You Have. The One That Scares You
That dream you have - the one that scares you. The one that seems impossible. Too big. Too crazy. Too far out of reach. That one.
That's exactly the one you should pursue.
Because that's probably the important one. The one God is speaking to you. Calling you
Maybe that's why it seems so large. Because it's a God sized dream.
That fear? Maybe that's a sign you're on the right path. Fear is the enemy. Trying to make us doubt ourselves. To discourage us. To keep us from following God's plan for us.
It seems impossible. But with God all things are possible.
Push past the fear. Trust the One who first imagined the dream and passed it to you. The One who can make it happen. Step out in faith and obedience. Pursue the dream.
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That's exactly the one you should pursue.
Because that's probably the important one. The one God is speaking to you. Calling you
Maybe that's why it seems so large. Because it's a God sized dream.
That fear? Maybe that's a sign you're on the right path. Fear is the enemy. Trying to make us doubt ourselves. To discourage us. To keep us from following God's plan for us.
It seems impossible. But with God all things are possible.
Push past the fear. Trust the One who first imagined the dream and passed it to you. The One who can make it happen. Step out in faith and obedience. Pursue the dream.
Monday, December 22, 2014
The End of Fear
At the end of 2013, when I began thinking about the concept of "One Word" for 2014 - I never imagined that Fearless would be revealed to me. But there it was - over and over. Fearless. And that is the word I adopted for the past year.
The word God revealed to me and has used it to show me so much about myself and my fears.
How fear is its own for of doubt and disbelief. That the key to being truly fearless is trust. Trusting Him and His plans for me. Being willing to step out in obedience despite my own fears and concerns.
How I have allowed my fears to rule me and guide my life rather than following His plans for me.
And constantly reminding me: "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." (Joshua 1:9)
Am I completely fearless now? Am I free from worry? No... it still creeps in. More often than I would really like to admit. But it's progress in the right direction.
The word God revealed to me and has used it to show me so much about myself and my fears.
How fear is its own for of doubt and disbelief. That the key to being truly fearless is trust. Trusting Him and His plans for me. Being willing to step out in obedience despite my own fears and concerns.
How I have allowed my fears to rule me and guide my life rather than following His plans for me.
And constantly reminding me: "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." (Joshua 1:9)
Am I completely fearless now? Am I free from worry? No... it still creeps in. More often than I would really like to admit. But it's progress in the right direction.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Are You Living In Fear?
"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."
~ Joshua 1 9
~ Joshua 1 9
How much of what we do - or don't do - in life in driven by fear?
Fear of discomfort. Fear of stepping outside our comfort zones. Fear of not having enough. Not being enough. Fear of failure. Being found lacking in some way. Fear of disapproval. Rejection. Embarrassment. Of being hurt.
Do we let these fears control us? Distract us? Dictate to us?
I timidly raise my hand and truthfully admit that I do. (Timidly... there's that fear again. Fear that all of you reading this will judge me for this and find me lacking.)
When I should be allowing only God - His truth, His promises, what He has to say about me and what he wants for me - to guide me and lead me.
Not the fear.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
My One Word: FEARLESS
When I first began thinking and praying on my one word for 2014 I never imagined that fearless would be revealed to me. In all honesty, when I began thinking along the lines of "fearless" - I had a moment.
I mean...Fearless?
Really?
You must have the wrong gal. If there is one thing I am not - it's fearless.
But it kept coming up:
"Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged" (Joshua 8:1).
"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline" (2 Timothy 1:7)
"So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?" (Hebrews 13:6)
"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7)
"But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news, that will cause great joy for all people'" (Luke 2:10)
Everywhere I turned, the message of fearlessness, courage, and bravery seemed to be in my face. Why, even the women's Bible study at my church for the new year is "I am BOLDER than..."
So apparently there it is... my word for 2014: Fearless.
To live free from the "what ifs". Free from worry. Free from anxiety - about what could happen, might happen, or should happen.
It is trusting. Trusting God's plan for my life. Trusting His word. Having faith that He has plans to prosper me and not to bring me harm (Jeremiah 29:11).Belief that He came so I could live an abundant life. (John 10:10) That he will supply for all my needs (Philippians 4:19).
It means facing situations and circumstances that scare me. Taking a deep breath and stepping into the fear - in faith. Knowing that while I might not be strong or courageous enough on my own, I can do all things through Christ (Philippians 4:13)
Not letting the fear of failure stop me from doing what I feel called to do. Knowing that if it is meant to be, I can't fail. And if I fall on my face, it wasn't meant to be and the Lord will pick me up and set me back on the right path.
Trusting in God's plan for me. Walking in obedience. Using the Lord as my strength and shield. (Psalm 28:7) My refuge and my help (Psalm 91:2).
Living a year of faith, abundance, strength, and obedience.
Fearless.
I mean...Fearless?
Really?
You must have the wrong gal. If there is one thing I am not - it's fearless.
But it kept coming up:
"Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged" (Joshua 8:1).
"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline" (2 Timothy 1:7)
"So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?" (Hebrews 13:6)
"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7)
"But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news, that will cause great joy for all people'" (Luke 2:10)
Everywhere I turned, the message of fearlessness, courage, and bravery seemed to be in my face. Why, even the women's Bible study at my church for the new year is "I am BOLDER than..."
So apparently there it is... my word for 2014: Fearless.
To live free from the "what ifs". Free from worry. Free from anxiety - about what could happen, might happen, or should happen.
It is trusting. Trusting God's plan for my life. Trusting His word. Having faith that He has plans to prosper me and not to bring me harm (Jeremiah 29:11).Belief that He came so I could live an abundant life. (John 10:10) That he will supply for all my needs (Philippians 4:19).
It means facing situations and circumstances that scare me. Taking a deep breath and stepping into the fear - in faith. Knowing that while I might not be strong or courageous enough on my own, I can do all things through Christ (Philippians 4:13)
Not letting the fear of failure stop me from doing what I feel called to do. Knowing that if it is meant to be, I can't fail. And if I fall on my face, it wasn't meant to be and the Lord will pick me up and set me back on the right path.
Trusting in God's plan for me. Walking in obedience. Using the Lord as my strength and shield. (Psalm 28:7) My refuge and my help (Psalm 91:2).
Living a year of faith, abundance, strength, and obedience.
Fearless.
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