I don't know about the rest of you, but I feel like my life is a little uncertain, especially with all that is going on in the world right now. I find myself "fearing" the future and what it might bring. I "fear" the unstable economy and the upcoming election and worry about how they will affect my family. I "fear" the unkown of being a new mother. Most of all I "fear" my life will not become all I have dreamed it would. Most people who know me would say that I "fear" and "worry" too much. This may be true, however, the "fear" still remains.
The point of this post is not to list all the things that scare me or worry me, but to provide hope and perhaps insight. A good friend I used to work with gave me a talk/lesson she came across and it has helped me see that all my "fear" is due to a lack of faith. The talk is entitled "Some Lessons on Faith and Fear" by Gregory Clark. I wish I could post the whole thing, it is that amazing. Since I can't here a few points that really stuck with me.
"When we are living in faith, we don't fear change. But when we are living in fear, change is almost impossible."
"Fear weakens our faith. When faith is strong, I am happy, confident and even energetic as I approach each day. I am able to remain calm as dificulties arise and keep the importance of things in perspective."
"symptoms/feeling of fear; anxious, worried, discouraged, doubtful, hopeless. We don't feel capable of solving our problems, meeting challenges or overcoming sorrows."
"Fear is a symptom of weakend faith."
Needless to say one of the causes of all my worry may simply be due to a lack of faith. I have read this talk several time and keep it by my bed to remind me that in times of worry or "fear" (such as now) that I need to humble myself before the Lord and lean on my faith in Him. "He will not forsake us, if we will put our trust in him, if we will pray to Him, if we will live worthy of his blessings, He will hear our prayers."
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Not suprising that I would also feel like you do a lot of the time (could it be that all dietetics people are type A? I think maybe)So thanks for your post. I think I will look up that post. I know I learned a lot about having faith from moving out here and having my life up in the air for so long, but I still get scared and worry way too much. It actually feels good when I can just live life day to day. I am working on it. It makes me feel better knowing I am not the only one who feel overwhelmed by things though! And by the way, you are going to be a great mom!
Thanks for sharing that Sarah. I think that is something that we all need to hear. I feel a lot the same these days with everything starting to get continually more scary in the world. I am often worried about my kids and what the world will be like for them. I will have to look up that talk and read the whole thing. I think we can all use an increase of faith to make it through this world of change.
Sarah this a perfect reminder. Thank you for posting it.
Sarah, Thank you ") I really love that post and I think I will look up and read that talk. It is a very good reminder for everyone out there. Your such a sweet spirit Sar, I love you ")
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