FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real

Just like any other person, I have a lot going on in life and things that come up that may cause me to worry and fear. I hate those two feelings like I hate not being able to fit into my skinny jeans yet. One of the first things I have learned to do when I start worrying or fearing is I consider them as  a signal to pray. I run to God. I stay there, until he shows me otherwise. If I don't, I end up running in place, huffing and puffing, until I'm all out of breathe and strength, then I have no choice but collapse before God. I know the end so I just go to God from the beginning and save me the trouble.

You know I have come to realize that FEAR just stands for False Evidence Appearing Real. Most of the stuff is in our heads and we anticipate and expect the worse and start acting like it's already happened. However,  God's way is different.  He wants us to trust Him even when we don't have all the answers. 

"Whenever I feel fear or worry, I thank the Lord for the feeling, then test the following six reasons until I understand the source: the future, my reputation, money, possessions, time, or health. After that, I submit the concern to Him."

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- From "It Takes Two to Tango" by Gary and Norma Smalley




Xoxo


El