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Fearfulness

Are you ever fearful of what others might think of you?  Do you experience fear in regards to your kids, spouse, family or friends?

Isaiah 43:1 "Don't fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are MINE."

This scripture runs through my mind daily!! Fearfulness is an unsolicited addiction that I personally battle.

For example, I write this blog...Will my loved ones get upset over my truths, my feelings, my views or my opinions?  Will others respond with approval?  I don't know the answers to that and while I stopped needing anyones approval or acceptance long ago, there's still that part of me that thinks approval and acceptance would be nice.  I worry that my words will unintentionally hurt someone, that is never my heart or intention, but it's very possible.  My hope is to speak into someone else's life that may struggle with any of these topics.  I hope to pour love into the hearts of women walking through motherhood, relationships, marriage or health issues.

On other days, I experience fear telling someone goodbye..afraid it might be the last time I will ever talk to them.  It's crazy..I know this!!! But it's real!! I fear that those closest to me don't know just how much I love them.  I'm gripped with fear when it comes to my health and my next diagnosis..I'm afraid to open up about what that entails.  I fear rejection.  Like I said, 'DAILY BATTLE!'

Fear robs us of our happiness, joy, hope and our dreams! Fear lies to us about who we are! Fear tells us we aren't enough, that we aren't worthy!

......let's choose today and everyday after to stand strong in the face of fear and speak our truths over and over!! Let's be reminded everyday who's we are!! We are loved, we are chosen, we are more than enough!!



So many feelings with this topic (to be continued).....


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