Hmmmm. I asked myself this question when I got an email earlier today. It's not easy to look at and judge yourself. However, when posed with the question -What are you affraid of? - I had to examine my deepest, most insecure emotions. Now that I have looked on the inside, and pulled out some stuff I really didn't want to admit or deal with, what do I do next? I must go to the WORD of GOD, the bible, and find out what HE has to say about FEAR, or being affraid.
The same person that sent me the email actually followed up with a phone call. They had me read Matthew 6:25-34, out loud to them over the phone (sound familiar to any of you...casue I know i've done that in the past, asked you to read scripture out loud, lol).
The I read Phillipians 1:28. I had to read them a coupe of times to really get it, and take hold of them. But it was like a light bulb went off in my head when I did get it. If we are confident that GOD will supply ALL of our needs, and we walk and talk in that confidence and belive it to be true, we will be sustained. He will make sure we are covered. HE has our back! Don't even sweat the small stuff.....don't pout it on your plate. Pray, give it to HIM and let HIM work it out for you. Sounds simple...but the hard part is putting it into practice.
I challenge you guys today, look deep inside your heart, and find out what you need to give to GOD. The REAL STUFF....the real YOU. Ask HIM to take care of it, fix it, and give you peace! WATCH WHAT HAPPENS!
I feel compelled to share with you one of my biggest fears, only because we keep it 100!
This is just me searching my heart and being real.....after reding this, I would encourage you to do the same:
One of my biggest fears is the fear of being alone. Meaning, growing old by myself. This fear has motivated me, propelled me, and seduced me into using women when I was younger. making sure I had a different one to sleep with everynight. Even if I didn't really like them...just to have companionship. That's not my issue now, but I am just typing as it comes. You may know of someone who is like that. HELP THEM.
I can attest, fear will keep you paralyzed! Fear will also keep you connected to the thing you FEAR the most! SO LET IT GO!
**I am not suggesting that you post your fears. I know it can be uncofmortable, but if you do see anything posted, please pray for that person who posted. Agree with them that their fears and concerns are already taken care of, and that they have peace and security in GOD's word.
TODAY'S MEDITATION
Just because a circumstance speaks to you...you don't have to listen!
SONG OF THE DAY
The song of the day was delayed today, because I couldn't find the right song to go with today's post. Then, Thalia commented, and the light bulb went off yet again. I started to hear the chorus of this song in my head immediately. It took me a minute, but I found it. I apologize if the sound quality isn't as good as the other post...but its the message that counts. " Let Go & Let God" by Men of Praise....ENJOY FAMILY!!!
Thank You Thalia!
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Fear... Yeah that is something we all have or have gone through...I have been resighting over and over the past few day is Let Go and Let God. It is much easier said then done. But I keep pressing on and trusting God. That all we can do.
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Whoa! Corey B I hesitated in reading your blog with no real reason just didn't get around to it.....Why did i wait?...i just spent the last hour catching up and i am moved beyond words Corey B!...your writing is so eloquent and expressive, i honestly never knew you had it in you...i bet you have surprised yourself a few times with the revelations of self discovery that just seem to flow out when you aren't thinking about it...all i can say is you go! Keep your focus, know that you are loved by many as you transition, you are more than half way there and I am soooooooo proud of you, i shed tears of joy bearing witness to your journey, I thank you for the invitation to INSPIRATION...what a gift!
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I am becoming more aware of what I fear because of what is being preached these last few weeks. I must admit it is not easy. I have come to realize that I have many fears from childhood that have piggy back off of each other that have turned in to adult fears and honestly I don't know where to start. I willing to face them because I really do want all that God has for me. Pray for me that I will get the answers and face each one of them and that I will remember to stand on Gods word when I am tempted with fear. God Bless Tamia
ReplyDeleteWhatsup Cory.... Just got a chance to read yesterdays blog today....
ReplyDeleteJust as if you got in your car on a nice sunny day and decided to enjoy the ride...you will run into some bumps along the way...but this will not detour you from what you set out to do....do me a favor and stop being so hard on yourself and enjoy the ride.
Thank You for being you yesterday....human...God Bless lots of love to you....Tamia
Real talk, Tamia. And I can agree with that whole letting childhood fears develop into our adulthood. I mean I had VERY LITTLE IDEA as to what I was still harboring in my heart until last Sunday, the sermon in which I reall payed attention. Thanks Yall. Yall bless me.
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Terry Hill
what am I afraid of? WOW! Not staying true to myself, to my goals in life, afraid of becoming my potential, afraid of not fulfilling my potential. Fear of loosing myself in myself, afraid of not having that perfect balance, letting go too much, not letting go enough. Really getting to know myself. ..... I know I'm a Christian, a woman who loves to express herself through music, who finds herself in music(in worship). A woman who loves to help people, make it easier for people. I'm a teacher, a singer, I can become all things. Which is a fear.... I fear being like my mom, I fear being alone, being taken advantage of, I fear allowing men to use me. I fear being me , when I think about it.... I'm at my happiest when I'm giving, when I"ve made life easier for someone else. I feel I have alot to offer but I fear getting hurt in the process. Right now I'm saying to myself, life is really what you make it, if you choose not to take chances then you choose to stay where you are. Do I choose to be content or do I choose to be true to myself, chase after life as I feel it, as I know it could be, what I feel is real. My real JOY, just helping people! I want to share my life, my wealth with people. Seeing people happy makes me happy. I fear wasting my life, I fear just living. I want to live with a purpose in mind, a vision in sight, a goal to obtain. I believe that I can do whatever I set my mind to do. My fear is reaching my potential and leaving love ones behind. I never want to loose myself, and I never want to loose the people I love. A fear of choosing me or people. I choose people..... sometimes it makes me sad cause I don't know when to choose myself. I feel like if I choose people, God will choose and take care of me.
ReplyDeleteMy TRUE freedom: to know that my every step is ordered and lead by God. To be overshadowed by HIS love, to be consumed by HIS presence. In this freedom I know that I can be me with no fear of being used or hurt. My only goal would be to fulfill the purpose in which I was created to be..... So with that. I cancel out fear and replace it with faith. Believing that God has a shield of protection around me so i don't have to live life preserving me. I can take a chance on life, and on GOD knowing who he created me to be and walking it out with NO FEAR!
Hmmmm, I am affraid of wasting my time here on earth, being misunderstoon, not being accepted, staying, going, affraid of not having enough money, depending on someone else, going to hell, affraid of not being strong enough for my family, affraid of losing friends and family trying to live right, affraid of being judged, affraid to truly accept my calling, affraid to pray for restoration in my relationship cause I don't really want to hear the answer....affraid of hearing that answer
ReplyDeleteWOW Corey! Where do I begin??? Thank you for sharing this! When I finished reading this entry, I sat back and truly evaluated myself. Of course there are areas I've identified that I must work on eradicating fear from. However, what I was astonished to realize is how much fear has been removed from certain aspects of my life. Just know, that this journey is not yours alone, there are many that are taking this journey with you, and there is strength in numbers. (Corey please take a moment and read my entire testamony on my FB. It turned out to be quite long, so I didn't want to post it here.)
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It's hard but we can do this Terry we can do it where we are weak He is strong lots of love to you my prayers are with you..
ReplyDeleteUpdate to all my blog family I would like to thank all of you for your prayers for my friends daughter Alex she is doing well and seeing doctors that can help can her problem... after she was told in the past that there would be no help for her....God is doing things yall God Bless Tamia
AMEN!!! Let continue to keep each other lifted up in prayer ya'll. I know my prayer list is getting longer!!!!! That just means more results on my behalf!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am Glad Alex is doing well. That just proves that our earthly Doctors says one thing but our almighty Doctor always has the last word.
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Thalia
Subject: Daily Affirmation for February 16, 2009
We often criticize ourselves and others because of the high standards we have. However, God is the one who sets the standard and He said all that He made was good. “God saw all that He had made, and it was very good”. Therefore, “If God is for us, who can be against us?
He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all--how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies”. So, remember, we have been uniquely chosen by God and we can trust His judgment because He does all things well! Be Blessed!!!
Genesis 1:31, Romans 8:31-33
Corey, I am just catching up on the blog and I am wipping away the tears. I know some of that emotion is coming from your entries about our baby Azia. Nevertheless, you are touching and inspiring the many people in your life and I am sure you have and will continue to reach far beyond your expectations.
ReplyDeleteI have been asked twice that I can recall, what my greatest fear is... Both times my response was "growing old alone".
I recently realized and ACCEPTED that that fear was causing me to make decisions in my life that were leading me straight to my fear.
I am learning to listen to and Trusting GOD to guide me to then thru my fears. I'm feeling more peace then ever.
GOD is definately working. Every day I write a word of the day on my kitchen calendar. On the same saturday you were on your FAITH mission I wrote the word FAITH on my calendar as well as sun and mon.
Two or three touch and agree.
Love and BLESSINGS to ALL,
Taisha
Tamia, blessings to you for lifting your friend's daughter Alex up so we could pray for her.... May God bless you a million fold!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy only fear is fear itself. I pray I continue to maintain a great distance from it!