Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.
~~~~~~~~~~ Corrie Ten Boom
We all experience fear. Sometimes it's real and genuine; other times it's something we've conjured up and blown out of proportion. A work situation, something we need to discuss with our spouse or a child, a doctor's appointment. Maybe those are manageable, but then come the bigger things. A serious illness, a death, harm or injury to someone we love. Sleep is fitful if it comes at all, as we ponder a thousand "What-ifs" in our minds. No wonder the Bible is so full of passages that start with "Fear not..."
Our faith in our Higher Power, our God, can give us enough confidence to face that fear, and stare it down. When you're in 8th Grade English, and your assignment is to write a theme, the hardest part was always just getting started. Just write something! Anything! Adult fear isn't much different. The first step is to take action. Ask for help---His help---then take the fear head-on. Every time we do, we gain strength and courage for the next time. And there WILL be a next time. Might as well start conquering today. Win the inning.
"Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears." Les Brown.
Blessings my friends.
NT
In loving memory of Allen Jones, who led the league in conquering fear.
Deuteronomy 31:6
~~~~~~~~~~ Corrie Ten Boom
We all experience fear. Sometimes it's real and genuine; other times it's something we've conjured up and blown out of proportion. A work situation, something we need to discuss with our spouse or a child, a doctor's appointment. Maybe those are manageable, but then come the bigger things. A serious illness, a death, harm or injury to someone we love. Sleep is fitful if it comes at all, as we ponder a thousand "What-ifs" in our minds. No wonder the Bible is so full of passages that start with "Fear not..."
Our faith in our Higher Power, our God, can give us enough confidence to face that fear, and stare it down. When you're in 8th Grade English, and your assignment is to write a theme, the hardest part was always just getting started. Just write something! Anything! Adult fear isn't much different. The first step is to take action. Ask for help---His help---then take the fear head-on. Every time we do, we gain strength and courage for the next time. And there WILL be a next time. Might as well start conquering today. Win the inning.
"Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears." Les Brown.
Blessings my friends.
NT
In loving memory of Allen Jones, who led the league in conquering fear.
Deuteronomy 31:6
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