Identifying our fears and admitting we have a problem is only the beginning to overcoming them. Most people have struggled, especially women, with fear at some point of their life. Some, frustrated by an underlying belief that "godly Christian women" aren't supposed to struggle with feelings of phobia, fears, and anxieties, because "we trust in the Lord" and that should be more than enough to handle any problem we have; from day to day.
The thought then becomes, "So I'm a failure. Now What"?
The first step to finding a solution is to realize that our minds have become mere victims of depression and defeat. This does not have to become our reality, and it's okay to acknowledge that there are times when we question our faith and struggle with this monster that some identify as, "fear" itself; False Evidence Appearing Real. From mind to emotions, the thought turns into what they may never appear (on the outside) to be. Suicide; not mental but mostly emotional. Then fear becomes, "comfortable" because it's familiar. This just should not be.
The realness of powerless victimization that leads to feelings of denial, withdrawal, control, shame, and low self-esteem. That ends in excessive eating, addictions, and outbursts in behavior; of which make our characters questionable. This facade has left so many women feeling naked, unprotected, and vulnerable to exposure of how they really feel. To some just a feeling, but does any one else see?
Facing our fears head-on can feel intensely risky; I admit. But it can also be a stepping-stone to humble faith, renewed confidence, appropriate power, courage, and trusting reverently in a sovereign, powerful, and loving God.
1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear
~WEL Says Be Empowered & LIVE~
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