Fear: dictionary.com says it is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger.
To feel apprehensive or uneasy.
We have all had those moments of fear.
Where your heart pounds, and your emotions go all crazy and you are on high alert, I had that intense feeling one time when someone came to my front door.
As a rule I do not open the front door when my husband is not home.
On this day, it was clear to me there was a man outside the door and he was knocking and I was beginning to feel the anxiety and the fear of his hard pounding on the door.
He rang the door bell and then I could tell he was trying to talk to me as I stood right close on the the other side of the front door.
I waited and watched for the knob to turn telling me he might be trying to come in, I could feel my heart pounding and the ‘fear’ rising within me.
As he kept talking outside the door, I ignored the words garbled through a metal thickness.
Feeling somewhat safe but also feeling very anxious as I wished for him to leave.
Earlier in the day I had gone shopping and apparently shut the door before taking my keys out of the key holes. He apparently was trying to tell me the keys were still in the door.
After I figured that out, I realized my false ‘feeling of safety’ and my real fear of him walking in.
When we are really fearful we must trust in the process and stay calm, because sometimes the problem is bigger or different than we can even imagine.
It is distressing, yes, it is a feeling of uneasy emotions.
Fear, just the mention of the word brings feelings and emotions.
This week I heard of my oldest grand daughter going to the river and swimming without anyone knowing about it, not a wise thing to do for a teenager.
Immediately I felt fear for her, for us and for the potential dangerous situation.
We had no idea she was even near a river and we didn’t even know who she was with.
I called her mom and told her I was fearful of this situation and upset that we didn’t know.
I have to trust in the process of letting go and yet I also have to know my fears are real for her.
The word for the day is Fear: “When I am afraid, I will trust in you.” ~ Psalm 56:3 ~
Sometimes that is the only thing we can do in this very dangerous world we live in.
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Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow."
Courage is not the absence of fear but it's taking action in the midst of it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Ann Voskamp's blog A holy Experience
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Some of my favorite books:
One thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
The Jennifer Silvera Story ~ a beautiful story of hope and healing found on amazon.
Chasing Silouettes ~ Emily Weirenga (http://www.emilywierenga.com/)
Hinds feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard
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This image of a bleeding heart represents a journey of healing from brokenness to wholeness.
Some of my favorite books:
One thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp
Chasing Silouettes ~ Emily Weirenga (http://www.emilywierenga.com/)
Hinds feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard
http:/www.brokennessintobeauty.com/
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I appreciate reading your perspective on "fear", and you express yourself beautifully! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with others through your blog and for participating in Five Minute Friday!
Yes, we can trust in Him. Daily, hourly, minute by minute. I can't imagine my life without the Lord's presence, can you?? Especially in this crazy, mixed-up world today. Thank you for sharing your words and your story. Blessings!
Sharon, I loved your story of standing on the other side of the door with someone trying to tell you the key was in the door. Fear can certainly distort our perception. I have to remind myself God telss us to only fear Him and missing His rest. God Bless!
Sharon,
delighted that you would come over for a visit. I've heard an acronym for "fear" that you have probably heard as well.
False
Expectations
Appearing
Real
I cannot imagine fearing somebody entering and then realizing my keys are in the lock! So thankful that this man was trying to help and not harm.
While commenting on your post, underneath the window is the next post. Your anniversary post. And what you focused on was Peace.
Truly, Peace is God's answer to fear. I love that you are sharing His faithfulness in your Psalm!!
love,
Tammy (tammysincerity)
Oh, yes, fear can SO distort our perceptions, and you've described that experience marvelously here, Sharon. Especially in those frightful moments, we need to turn to God, knowing He will remove our fears.
Blessings to you!
Sharon, we face all sorts of fearful situations, don't we? Whether we're fearing for our own safety or we are fearing for a loved one, we have to decide how we'll respond to that fear. And your story about your keys? I've definitely been in a situation where I was fearful about one thing, but God was protecting me from something much worse. I'm so glad that our Lord knows how to protect us, and our loved ones. And that He gives us the strength to let go when we must.
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