Today Is: What Has Fear Done For You Lately? Day

“Courage is fear that has said its prayers.” – Max Lucado “Fearless”

“It’s okay to be afraid, it’s not okay to let the fear stop you.” – Venita Ray “A Piece of Cake”

FEAR allowed you to pass up an opportunity, keep quiet when you knew you should speak up, and quit before you failed.

FEAR got you to judge before you knew them, question his motives when he called and cry instead of laugh.

FEAR had you believing that you would never make it, that the world was a scary and dangerous place, and that growing old is horrifying.

FEAR never got you a job, a date, your first kiss or a scraped knee.

FEAR never allowed you to write a book, run for election, talk to a stranger, or run in a race.

FEAR never pushed you to sing karaoke, speak in front of a crowd, tell a joke, or try out for the team.

What has FEAR done for you?

If FEAR hasn’t helped you do any of those things, what has?

FAITH

FAITH opened the door to your golden opportunity, helped you speak up for what you believe in, and kept you going each time you failed.

FAITH turned strangers into friends, helped you trust your instincts when he called, and made you laugh so hard you cried.

FAITH made you believe that you would make it, that the world is a safe place, and that life, like wine, only gets better with age.

FAITH brought you to your dream job, found you your one true love, and taught you to ride your bike on your own.

FAITH published your book, got you elected, found your best friend, and helped you cross the finish line.

FAITH made you sing outside the shower, made you into a motivational speaker, made others laugh with you, and brought home your first team trophy.

FEAR has never done anything for you, but look at all FAITH has done.

FEAR tells you to be worried and to doubt His ability.

FEAR holds tightly to discomfort but FEAR fears itself you see.

FAITH is the only way to silence the voice of FEAR

FAITH is the only thing that will bring you comfort and it will remind you that He loves you unconditionally my dear.

So when you begin to question or lose your faith in times of struggle think about this…

What has FEAR done for you lately?

“Faith never knows where it is being led, but it knows and loves the one who is leading.” – W.M. Paul Young “The Shack”

“As is often the case with faith, I thought I was being asked a favor, when in fact I was being given one.” – Mitch Albom “Have a Little Faith”