What is fear and why do we have it? We all feel it when we're in a situation that we don't like. Our heart races, our skin gets goose bumps, and we just want to run. Why is that?
Today I was on a mini-retreat and spent the day contemplating fear and what it means and how it works. I thought about how it holds me back from what I am supposed to accomplish, but mostly I thought about how fear can move me forward.
It makes me acknowledge my weaknesses and dependence on others and on God. How could I develop a relationship with God that is strong and respectful of His almighty power and love, had I not experienced fear and needed to turn to Him?
He lifts me up in my times of fear.
He loves me in my times of fear.
He accepts me in those times of fear.
He lets me be myself in times of fear.
He allows me to learn about Him in my times of fear.
He builds a bridge to Him in my times of fear.
Oh wonderful fear when I allow God to pull me through it.
Fear is part of me and I can't escape it. Lord, Let me know at the deepest level that it is an opportunity to learn and accept my life.
Talk to you again soon,
Eileen
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About Me
- Eileen
- I'm a mother of two. I am a wife of 22 years. I'm happy and confused all in the same day. I'm at peace and in struggle all in the same minute. However, I'm mostly at peace. I am always trying to understand where my life should go next. I know that I have certain gifts that I am supposed to share with the world, but don't always trust that I know what those gifts are that I should share. I can be happy, sad, satisifed, confused, isolated and connected all in the same day or minute. I love my family with all my heart, but struggle at not letting it define me. I know I am at my best as a mother and wife when I feel fulfilled. At that point, I feel the best at being able to lift up those people in my life that need me the most. I love life, but I'm frequently confused about life. I enjoy figuring out what should come next in the minute, in the day, in the week, in the month, in the year and in all eternity. I'm not afraid of change. I hope I'm able to express myself and my commitment to hope in this blog. I know that we all have a story that makes us who we are, and that life is more full if we share that story.
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If we had no fear, we would not hear Him say, "Rise and be not afraid!".
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