All faith, No fear

Today I had an interview. This interview came out of the blue, seeing as I wasn’t expecting it. I mean I’ve been looking for a second job, and I believe God for it; however I still didn’t see it coming. I was so excited when I got that call yesterday. I wasn’t nervous about the interview until today. I was so nervous about it; I left my house 30 minutes early, just so I can drive slowly and relax.

Once I parked my car, I realized there is no way I can walk into this interview this nervous. This nervousness was part fear and uncertainty. All kinds of thoughts were running through my mind.

“What If I don’t get the job?” “What if I do get the job?” “Are they going to be flexible with my schedule?” “Am I going to still have my time with my son?” Literally a million thoughts ran through my mind and just fed my fear.

Then that still small voice said “Regardless of what happens I am your provider, your hope is in me, not a job.” Then I said well God I hadn’t been on an interview in a few months. Then he told me “Be strong and of good courage, I am with you withersoever you go” Joshua Chapter 1! So I immediately went to Joshua and read the first chapter again.

Then I realized, I’m really afraid of change.  I’m not afraid of being rejected, but I’m afraid of the change that could come with the new job (how silly is that?). In the first chapter of Joshua, Moses was dead, and it was up to Joshua to lead the people over the Jordan. I’m sure he was afraid of having to lead, and I’m sure the people were afraid and unsure of having a new leader. Are we going to let change stop us from walking into our inheritance?  If God is leading us somewhere, are we really going to let the fear of change stop us from following him?

Me and my little cousin, at my aunt's 50th birthday party

I’ve gotten so comfortable in my situation, that when an opportunity to possibly come out of it, came it had me scared. When God revealed to me how ridiculous this was, I asked him to take it away, and repented. I always say I never want to be complacent n my relationship with Christ, which includes him leading me in other areas of my life.  I refuse to allow fear to hinder me in anyway.

Sadly, we do that; when it comes to ministry, we allow fear to hinder the ministry. We don’t want to try anything new, hear any new ideas, try different approaches or let new people be involved. We allow fear to hinder our relationships, everyone is afraid to get hurt, but no one is willing to take that risk because of fear. So we miss out on a great person or a great friendship. We allow fear to hinder the growth of ourselves in our relationship with Christ. He reveals something to us that needs changing, but because we are used to our old ways we refuse to change out of fear. Regardless of the situation, we were not given the spirit of fear, but of love power and of a sound mind. Fear is not of God!

Fear is one of the ways the devil can influence us to do something outside of what God is leading us or telling us to do. Fear will have us doubting not only God, but the gifts he placed in us. Fear will have us second guessing ourselves, making the smallest things the biggest deals ever.

We have to really guard our hearts, especially when fear try’s to creep into our minds. We have to cast it down immediately, and remember God’s promise. He will never leave us nor forsake us; he’s with us wherever we go. It doesn’t get any more amazing than that. God is with me, when I’m facing a hard test, when I’m being confronted by a bully, when someone is trying to intimidate me, when someone is rejecting me, when I’m feeling inadequate, when I’m crossing over the “Jordan’s of life God is with me! That’s just so amazing.

After having this enlightening conversation with God, I felt so refreshed and so confident in him. My trust was once again restored. As Christian’s we always say “I’m trusting God”. Trusting God does not always mean it’s easy, sometimes it’s hard, but it’s worth it. He can see around the corner, he knows what’s best and he knows the plans he has for us. I’m so comforted in knowing that when I don’t know, God always knows.

I’m encouraging you all to face your fears head on. You never know what lesson or blessing you can attain from following God into the uncharted territories of life. Don’t allow fear to rein over your life. God is the only one that reins! All faith, No Fear!

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Destaynee