Along the way I’ve discovered that even after everything God has done in my life, I still have fears that keep me from stepping out in faith. Fears that often paralyzes me. Fear that I’ll do the wrong thing. Fear that I’ll wander down the wrong path. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of ridicule, fear of fear itself.
Faith, on the other hand, is the exact ...opposite of fear. Faith is trusting God; trusting Him to pick me up when I fall, trusting Him to make my path clear, trusting Him to be bigger than my many shortcomings, trusting Him to shower me with His unfailing love, trusting Him—period.
Unfortunately, my lack of trust often restricts God’s ability to work in my life, giving Him a narrow window of opportunity. Thankfully, God takes advantage of every opportunity to restore His people to Himself, and in spite of my fear and trepidation, God continues to use me for His purposes. This beautiful truth provides me a glimmer of hope, a tiny glimpse of the eternal picture God is painting on the canvas of time.
You see, God uses the successes in my life to build my faith, and as He continues to reveal Himself as faithful and trustworthy in my life, my faith continues to grow stronger and stronger. My daily prayer is that when God asks me to go—regardless of the direction—I, like Peter, will face my fears and boldly step out on the water.
So join me as I determine to set aside my fears and fully trust God to guide my life, recognizing that His plans for me are far greater than mine.
Final Thought: When I focus fully on Christ, allowing Him to take control of my life, He is always faithful to show me the right way, leading me to the places He needs me most.
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