ENCOURAGEMENT TO FACE YOUR FEARS pt 2

What fears wake you up at night and keep you from taking steps you know you should to tackle your problems? Fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of ruin in relationship?

I struggled with fear this past week as I was asked to do something I didn't think I could. I know I'm not alone in feeling afraid. Fears are normal and a common problem in the human mind. In fact, I might venture to say it's one of the hardest situations to work through in life and I'm not sure we can live life without it.

The secret is not letting it paralyze us or keep us from experiencing God's strength and care for us. Success is dependent on having the courage to act in the midst of fear, not in never feeling fear.

What propelled me forward even though I did not feel like doing what I was suppposed to do? How did I deal with and conquer fear?

I was encouraged by reading this Bible verse and then applying it to my specific situation. Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10

God is with us and never falls asleep while watching over us. We can move forward with courage and confidence to victoriously face and conquer fear.

Just go for it, you can do it.

ENCOURAGEMENT TO FACE YOUR FEARS

Fear is your Friend if you can control it.
Cus D'Amato Famed boxing trainer

"True courage is not about being fearless; it's about overcoming fear, going ahead with something worthwhile even though you're terrified.

The first time I(Bill O'Reilly) faced a TV camera, as a reporter, I was afraid of screwing up. But I never gave in to the fear, I persisted. And, after every on-camera appearance, I got better and mentally stronger. I overcame the fear. I believe that overcoming fear is an essential key to living a useful and honorable life. Taming fear also trains a person to stand up to injustice.

While preparing to invade Sicily in 1943, General Patton instructed his men to "Never take counsel of your fears." Simply put, Patton was acknowledging that every human being, even hardened military personnel, is afraid at times, but a leader cannot give in to fear, cannot allow it to dictate behavior or alter thinking.

That adage should be taught in every American school. Alas, in our soft and disturbingly selfish society, it never will be. But to make a difference in this world, to right wrongs and to truly combat eveil, you must never let your fears control you.

In your own life, you can slap down fear by following Nancy Reagan's advice and just saying no to it. Patton and most other great American leaders understood that.
Now, hopefully, so do you."

A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity, Bill O'Reilly
Chapter 3-FEAR

(I highly recommend reading Bill's funny-tough story about still standing and even walking off the football field as he faced his fears and some big defensive goliaths while trying to rally the third string football team to keep on taking the beating!)