I dislike how the scars from past pain and frustrations somehow become fresh when I encounter new situations with seemingly familiar predictable outcomes. All I can hear in my head is "Here we go again...different characters, same story" so why bother. Setting an expectation tends to produce its reality. Afraid to try again.
Above all...I believe the worst type of fear is underestimating one's ability and inner strength. Instead of seeing greatness, one perceives weakness. Afraid to be...
Today while coming in to work, a thought occurred to me: "What would it be like, if I could live daily in full knowledge and awareness that since all things work together for GOOD in Christ (Romans 8:28) then ALL needs are met in Him, so why allow worry and fear into my mind and spirit?". Think about it...how amazing would it be to wake up each day with joy in abundance, serving others out of love, and not worrying about any situation because God's got you?...Easier said that done. We live in a world filled with distractions, temptations, and horror. Just as having faith the size of a mustard seed can empower a person to command and move mountains (Mathew 17:20), so too can a seed of doubt and fear terrorize one's soul. Whatever seed you have sow internally within your mind/spirit will produce fruit demonstrated by your outward actions...it is a matter of what you nurture and what you prune. Yes, God has got us and promises to do so always, but we are called to walk in daily faith of this promise.
Somedays its easy, especially when all is blessed and favored. But the days and seasons of the valley are the test of faith. Just as Jesus woke up before dawn to pray, so too must we stay ahead of our dark seasons and valleys, so that when they do come we can fight the good fight of faith.
Make today Your BEST day!
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