Fear is your enemy there is no other way to describe it. I’m talking about the fears people live with day in and day out. Someone once described fear as, the suction out of life. Here’s a fact, fear doesn’t help you, it hinders you. Fear doesn’t get you through an open door; it keeps you in the hallway. Fear never helps you to put your best foot forward; it just keeps both of your feet in cement. Most psychology of today says that we should learn to live with our fears, and Embracing them and it is completely normal to have fears, everybody have them.
But if it is normal to have fears, then why would the Bible talk about being delivered from all your fears? Think about it – if it is normal to have fears, and you had no fears, then you would be abnormal, right? Well why would God want you to be abnormal? He doesn’t. He truly desires for you to be set free from all your fears. There are many facets and aspects of fear. One of the big ones is having fear of what others think of you. People do things, say things, and even buy things because of the fear that they have of what others think. Many times people join clubs or organizations because they are afraid that if they don’t, others might think badly of them. People say things and talk a certain way because they are afraid that they might not say the right thing in front of the right people. People purchase items because of fearing they may not measuring up to those around them. And on and on it goes.
You don’t have to live with fear. Here are 3 ways to getting rid of fear.
First, start by realizing that God truly loves you and that His love for you is unconditional. The Bible teaches that nothing can separate you from His love. Nothing. His love for you does not change, ever!
Second, ask God to help you to get rid of all your fears. He has promised to deliver you from all your fears. That is His desire for your a life without fear.
Third, make decisions based on what is best for you, not how it may or may not appear to others. You’ll never, ever be able to please everyone, so stop trying to. You’ll never, ever be right in everybody’s eyes, so stop trying to. When you make a decision, ask yourself, Why am I making this decision? Is it based on fear? Make decisions based on what is right and best for your life, regardless of what others think. You can live without fear.
Dr. Trenice J. Brinkley is a highly respected publicist and successful entrepreneur, renowned for her unyielding work ethic, strong determination, and philanthropic spirit. As an award-winning celebrity publicist, she is committed to helping brands craft compelling stories, creative strategies, and gain increased visibility.
