Saturday, January 18, 2020

Faith, Fear and Close Your Eyes




"Fear is the glue that keeps you stuck.
Faith is the solvent that sets you free."
Shannon L. Alder

Faith is one of those words that can have a wide range of definitions and trigger a host of emotions.   The word fear is much the same.  Both words, faith and fear can be solid realities or action words.  I have been familiar with both throughout my life.

Faith and fear seemed to go hand in hand.  As a child, there were so many fears and I would close my eyes hoping that faith would save me.  I was taught that faith was stronger than fear and mightier than a sword, but there sure did appear to be exceptions.

As an adult, I continue to be confronted by fear; however, I seem more creative at handling it.  Yes, faith assists, but it is not faith alone that beckons me forward.  I can recall past experiences where I have survived, risen above barriers and I have listened to the stories of other survivors helping me to keep the faith.  Most importantly, I can move through fear if I remember I do have value,  forgiveness is for all, and I am never alone.  Honestly, I do continue to close my eyes!

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