David Shapiro and David Lieder in the book Repacking Your
Bags, suggest that fear is the most common emotion that people are walking
around with every day. It is such
a common emotion that many people have learned to function with it and never
challenge the basis of their fears.
Fear is such a strong emotion that people would rather stay in
situations that are non-production rather than pursue the blessings that lie
beyond the borders of their fears.
Fear blinds us to life’s possibilities. Fear limits us and
keeps us living within the status quo.
When examined closely we often discover that the things and events we
fear will simply never happen.
Yet, because of the fear that we allow to shape our realities we often
forfeit our dreams and passions and settle for a nominal existence and
non-resistant path.
The Bible gives us a prescription for fear and challenges us
to overcome fearful thoughts, behaviors and attitudes. The fear that the Bible speaks of is a
healthy fear and reverence for God and life. The type of fear that paralyzes us and keeps us from being
our best self is simply not the way God intends for us to live our lives. “The spirit that God gave us does not
make us timid, but gives us power, love and a sound mind” 2 Timothy 1:7.
God bless you and have a fearless week!
Dr. Toni
