Being Alone
Failing
Death
The Unknown
The Known
Etc.
Fear is a seeming normal feeling we all experience. Some only experience it rarely, while others have to battle fear in everything. How can we be successful in overcoming this thing? First, I think it's important to really look at what fear truly means. Otherwise, we get sucked into our own definitions that may have evolved over time, but are not accurate.
FEAR:
- A feeling of impending danger, either imagined or caused by a real threat
- Concern or anxiety
- Feeling of dread or apprehension
- Reverential Awe
I fear everything from the known, to the unknown, to the definite, and the maybes. I LOVE the "what-if" game (and my Mom hates it, ironically). But if I am constantly spending my time fearing what others thing or about safety etc, there's really not much room to be used by God like He wants.
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