“For God has not given us a spirit of fear…” II Timothy 1:7 NKJV
Just like faith, fear is the substance of negative things expected, the evidence of things not seen. We tend to feel fear stronger than faith. The emotions attached to fear are so strong, that our minds begin to act in alignment with that fear. Because we’re surrounded by events that make us afraid, having faith looks impossible.
You are probably where you are right now in life and career because of fear. It could be fear of a past you don’t want to be repeated. It could be fear of failing, so you choose to not start new things. Perhaps it’s fear of the unknown, so you choose to bury your curiosity and settle.
Remember when you were a child who was afraid of nothing? Growing up, I would try the most stupid and dangerous acts just to see what would happen. I felt like a mad scientist in the lab of my mind who was exploring the impossible. Now, with more to care for on my shoulders, I see myself holding back.
I have my fears and many times, they stop me in my tracks. But I’m also grateful for that part of me that wants to stay curious and drives my faith to its limits.
Children are never afraid of anything. Why? Because somewhere in their minds, they know daddy or mummy will come to their rescue. But one bad experience after the next begins to make them cautious, and afraid, and when they become adults, they settle.
We also have a Father who will come to our rescue. Yes, it takes extra effort to understand this, but it’s the only way we will be more than willing to solely look within and transform our talents into something beautiful through passion. Without the assurance of safety, we will continue to be afraid.
Don’t let what you haven’t experienced deprive you of what you can experience. It’s your right to experience fulfilment all the days of your life. Don’t settle for what you can avoid. Your daddy in heaven will always be there to catch you.
So jump, in faith.
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