Worry is definitely a form of fear, why would we worry about outcomes if we weren't afraid of them or how they would effect us. Ultimately, it comes down to a lack of faith for God's control and plan for your life. but for some reason at this point in my life i seem to be worried about everything, whether conscienciously or subconscienciously. i feel like in these next few years, there are a lot of pending decisions that are going to have to be made, and just like everyone, i don't want to make the wrong decisions.
things i am afraid of...whether rational or irrational:
~that i will loose contact with everyone and my relationships with ppl will suffer
~that my Faith will be tested more than ever and i will not be able to stand up to the pressure
~that i will straight up fail my courses in Australia
~disappointing my family
~discovering I'm not as strong of a person emotionally or mentally or spiritually as i think i am.
Encouraging words from God Himself:
Romans 3:2-4
2Much in every way! First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God.
3What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God's faithfulness? 4Not at all!...
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
James 1: 2-4
2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
now for the challenge, putting that teaching into practice....
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So how many of those fears you mentioned do you think are likely to come to pass? By the way, I appreciate how honest and open you are. That's a beautiful character trait. :-)
ReplyDeleteprobably not many, but i do think i will be tested in my faith and in my personal self.
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