There it is one of the worst "F" words out there. No I am not talking about the actual "F" word that some people cringe at, though I truly do cringe at that word. No "F" word can completely debilitate me from doing what I feel I should do. I remember a long time ago when I lived with my Dad in my adulthood and hearing the neighbours below us fighting in the middle of the night. I got scared for the woman and felt the need to holler out, to ask her if she was okay, and if not I wanted to call the authorities. However, out of fear that the man would turn on me crippled me to my bed with a racing heart. I couldn't do anything because of the fear of the outcome. I later learned that the relationship ended and that there was no harm done to the young lady, who was probably my age.
My point is that in the midst of a crisis, we may not move because we are too afraid. Or perhaps we are asked by God to take a step of faith. As I am gearing up to take that big step of faith, fear tries very hard to creep in and take over. God has a plan and I am trying to follow. Is it my own mind that is playing tricks on me, sure that could be part of it. Well what about the people around you? Yes, they have an influence on that too. However, I truly believe that it is Satan who tries to get me captured and snared by this fear. Am I afraid to take these giant strides in my faith? Not really, but sometimes those thoughts creep in without warning.
I have had many people try to influence me to stay, but I can't do that. Reason being is that God has a perfect plan in mind for me. Right now I believe that it is to serve Him wherever He leads me. I believe that he has guided me to right where he wants me. Sure it can be scary going off as a single to an unfamiliar country. But do you know what is actually bubbling out of me more? Excitement! I am thrilled to serve my God. Praying away fear is the only way to overcome it, and to take steps to overcome that fear as well as God leads.
