Conquering Fear (Giving it to God)

Along the way I’ve often been afraid: afraid of the ice on the roads, afraid to challenge myself, afraid to ride my bike over rough terrain, afraid to expose my inner feelings, afraid I might fail, afraid someone would laugh, afraid I’d be afraid—afraid…

But God does not call us to a life of fear; instead, He calls us to a life of abundance.

If I’m perfectly honest with myself, I still secretly harbor many of these fears. I feel their hot breath on my neck almost daily; however, I’ve discovered that most failures aren’t as painful or as embarrassing as I feared, laughing at my own mistakes still releases endorphins, and people are far better than I expect—more likely to applaud my efforts and cheer me on than to laugh at or mock me. But most importantly, with God on my side, my success is already assured.

And, success is so sweet.

So, while I sometimes still walk my bike over the rocks, I’m learning, one failure at a time, that trying is always better than giving up—regardless of the outcome. And, success is so sweet.

So join me as I turn my fears and failures over to the God of the universe, allowing Him to fight for me, instead of continually trying to do it on my own.

Final Thought: Fears frustrate success.