“I can do every through Him who gives me strength.” ~ Philippians 4:13

Are you a writer? What fear holds you back from completing that article, essay, or book? Are you hung up on past failures? Given up the vision? Feeling inadequate? Too many obstacles?

You’re not alone.

But if we see these struggles as part of the faith-building process, we needn’t cave to fear. To live our calling as scribes and writers begins with absolute trust in the One who calls us. God enables us to do what we never thought imaginable. All of us deal with fear at some point, but God is greater than all our fears combined.

“At the beginning of every act of faith, there is often a seed of fear. For great acts of faith are seldom born out of calm calculation.” ~ Max Lucado

“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” ~ Henry Ford

“Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing at all.” ~ Helen Keller

“By definition, a God-sized calling exceeds our human capabilities. It not only requires more than we can humanly do but also defies our desire to control, define, curtail, and delineate.” ~ Kevin Brennfleck

Step out in faith with me! The risk might be enormous, but God is able.

November 24, 2008 - 3:20 pm


4 Responses to “Moving Past the Fear”
  1. 1
    Devita Says:
    on November 25, 2008 - 1:02 am

    that’s great! thanks for sharing:D

  2. 2
    Tami Boesiger Says:
    on November 25, 2008 - 9:15 am

    I’m with you, sister! Love these quotes!

  3. 3
    Denise Walden Says:
    on November 26, 2008 - 12:15 am

    The Lord spoke to my heart many years ago about writing a book…….Fear has kept me in bondage for so long.. the blogging is helping and I want more and more to follow what HE has placed in my heart……….. thanks for the beautiful words…….

  4. 4
    Denise Says:
    on November 26, 2008 - 7:28 am

    I’ve been learning (at least I hope I’m learning) that sometimes you just have to do it afraid. I look forward to the time when fear is no longer my comfort zone and I move into walking in faith, believing instead of cowering in fear. I’m not proud of the fact that I have been bound by fear for far too long but I look forward to living fear-free. Do you think there’s such a thing?

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