SOOOOO I struggle with....FEAR, always have.
As Karen Loritts so plainly puts it:
"My biggest problem in life is I’m a worrier. I worry about worrying. The other problem I have is fear."Sadly, I can totally relate. How about you?
Lately I have REALLY been struggling with;
My husband made a decision regarding a job that has lead to fear and anger (in myself), after asking a friend/mentor for prayer and guidance. I got down on my knees and wept for forgiveness. My husband's decision is between him and God. But my thoughts and actions are between ME and God! I sinned by being fearful and angry.
I am still struggling with fear on and off and have to hold my thoughts captive and ask forgiveness. Once again Karen puts it so plainly,
So I did all the right things, but I could not shake this whole attitude in my bosom that fear was gripping me.
I was really struggling just earlier this evening. God laid it upon my heart to listen to Nancy Leigh Demoss on Revive Our Hearts and I am SO glad I did! They were talking about fear and bitterness, how perfect!!
I want to share with you 8 truths about fear and it's buddies that Karen talks about on Revive Our Hearts.
- It distorts reality.
- It victimizes the person.
- It puts stress on the body, physically, emotionally, spiritually.
- It alienates the truth.
- It cripples you.
- Fear replaces faith.
- It disappoints.
- It robs your memory.
Next week we will talk about those 8 buddies in more depth and I will share with you how God has been meeting me with my fears. *smile* I can't wait to share!!
But now I am off to finish getting ready to leave for Georgia, 4 am will come too early! *wink*
