Hello and welcome to Hayley's little meltdown!
Crisis averted, to see how I got a grip keep reading!
Right now as I type this its the early hours of the morning and I can't sleep because I've just taken on some new challenges and I am petrified.Somewhere on this very site is an article that I wrote about fear. ( The Devil's Tool Box - The Hammer of Fear)
That article was written well over a year ago, and yet the devil ( or dark-force or whatever you want to call the dark side of this world) still uses the same old tricks of the trade.
Fear is inevitable, we all know that it's a part of life. Since writing my previous article on the subject I've learnt a fair few things that I hope may help you face your own fear, and let's be honest I need the reminder!
So Then Some Secrets About Fear.
1. It is an illusion. ( Mostly)
Ever heard the old line False Evidence Appearing Real?
It's so true, half the time our own brains are our worst enemies!
We build things up that half the time never happen, it's a lot of wasted energy and it doesn't do anyone any favours in the long run, but the devil (or whatever you want to call evil in this world) loves it! Watching you drive yourself crazy is one of his favourite things to do.
Please don't give him the satisfaction!
We build things up that half the time never happen, it's a lot of wasted energy and it doesn't do anyone any favours in the long run, but the devil (or whatever you want to call evil in this world) loves it! Watching you drive yourself crazy is one of his favourite things to do.
Please don't give him the satisfaction!
2. Fear is not always our enemy and it's not always the devil's fault.
Fear can be a healthy reaction to dangerous situations. That's nothing new, but what about this, fear can actually help you grow.
Think of it like a flower, a daisy if you will, that daisy is going to have roots deep underground spreading out to help keep it connected to the ground and find food and all that good stuff.
If that daisy didn't get to stretch its roots out, it would just fall over and die.
It's the same with us, stretching our faith is super important in order to make us grow, it strengthens our character and helps us become the person we were meant to become.
Think of it like a flower, a daisy if you will, that daisy is going to have roots deep underground spreading out to help keep it connected to the ground and find food and all that good stuff.
If that daisy didn't get to stretch its roots out, it would just fall over and die.
It's the same with us, stretching our faith is super important in order to make us grow, it strengthens our character and helps us become the person we were meant to become.
3. Courage is only courage when you are afraid.
When you feel the fear and decide to do what you have to do anyway, you're living beyond your emotions and that helps with building courage in you to help face bigger challenges that will come your way in the future.
Life tends to throw us a bigger challenge than the last one we faced, and it is only when you have the courage to face the first one that you will ever have the strength and character to face the next.
Life tends to throw us a bigger challenge than the last one we faced, and it is only when you have the courage to face the first one that you will ever have the strength and character to face the next.
4. Surrender doesn't always mean quitting.
See there's a dirty little secret about control, ready for this?
Control is the same as fear, it is an illusion. ( Mostly)
We think we control our finances, but unexpected bills have a nasty way of creeping up on is.
A family member gets sick and we have medical bills, something in the house breaks and we have to replace it, or for those of you that have children, unexpected school trips, school fates, sponsored events and so on can all tighten the belt of your wallet really quickly.
A family member gets sick and we have medical bills, something in the house breaks and we have to replace it, or for those of you that have children, unexpected school trips, school fates, sponsored events and so on can all tighten the belt of your wallet really quickly.
We think we control our circumstances, but rags to riches stories exist for a reason as does the story of the prodigal son, and another such palace to the pit tales.
No one knows how long they have on this earth and things and people can change rapidly.
No one knows how long they have on this earth and things and people can change rapidly.
We think we control so many things.
For years I thought that being super organised and meeting all the deadlines, being professional, kind, friendly and approachable were all things that equalled to being in control of my life.
I had a nasty surprise when it turned out actually I don't control my life, circumstances can change in a blink of the eye and the plates will come crashing down at some point regardless of how organised and professional I am because that is a part of life.
How I handle it when it does happen will teach me lessons I need in that season to grow, but right now everything is balancing just fine ( well sort of) and there are other lessons for me to learn
I had a nasty surprise when it turned out actually I don't control my life, circumstances can change in a blink of the eye and the plates will come crashing down at some point regardless of how organised and professional I am because that is a part of life.
How I handle it when it does happen will teach me lessons I need in that season to grow, but right now everything is balancing just fine ( well sort of) and there are other lessons for me to learn
You've heard it said the only constant changes?
Bottom line - Fear is only really a reminder we are not really in control so the best thing we can do to combat that, is trusting the only one who is.
Yes, I'm talking about Him, in the above statement, don't blame me, people always end up talking about what they love and I love Jesus.
Final Point -When you are afraid of something, make sure you know the reason why you are doing it and make sure that why is your hearts desire not just a passing whim.
Tough days, fearful days and those oh so pesky just-want-to-quit days, are inevitable, but if you have a clear vision of a why you are sticking with something than those tough days won't make you quit and don't forget, each day brings a new morning, maybe tomorrow won't be so tough.
It's thought's day, I hope I gave you plenty to think about.Hope you have a great day and catch you next time,
