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Be not Afraid!

by on Aug.22, 2010, under General Posts

Why do we fear? Because it is human nature to be afraid?  Because we haven’t learned to deal with reality? Maybe we are afraid because of both.  Let me say that 100 posts could go into writing about fear….But here is something of interest.

I sometimes can be childish, or could it just be fear? or maybe I am just afraid that what I have shared deeply from my heart may not mean that much to others.   I also fear that maybe I am not appreciated by those I love.  I guess I will never know, for I am only Human.  But…

God has blessed us all, in one way or another. Each of us is unique – some are strong, some smart, some have and some don’t and many do things differently than you or I would.  But remember what you do and the way you do things is your way.  So what does this have to do with Fear???  Everything!

Speaking for myself, I often ask: “If God Blesses me all of the time – why is it that I still fear?” “Why am I afraid?”

And though my faith is strong, I still have the tendency to be afraid.  I find it disappointing when I feel weak when I know I should be strong.  Which leads to another question:  “Am I weak or is it fear?

It’s easy to be afraid and feel weak when in a situation that is uncomfortable or not familiar. It is also easy when these circumstances have led to bruising or hurt in the past and moreso if the bruises turn to scars and the scars run deep.

For example, someone takes advantage of you, does not appreciate you or understand you, or maybe worse – treats you with disrespect and berates you.  That hurts and we do not want to go through it again.

Remember that you were blessed with something that they may not have and wish they did, so they transfer their fears to you.  So the fears you have may be caused from some lost self esteem based on someone elses mistreating you.  This is a justifiable fear, because no one wants to let others down.

We don’t want to let down those who love us and support us, and especially do not want to let down God.  I know I don’t.  And the last thing I want to do is fear the Blessings that God has given me.

Here are some suggestions to overcome fear and help others based on my own experiences:

  1. God wants us to be wise and to be strong – but we have to be discerning;
  2. He wants us to trust in Him – He is faithful, always;
  3. God has Blessed you with your own gifts – find them;
  4. Love those who love and understand you – it is easy to take these people for granted;
  5. Love those that don’t even more – they may need the love;
  6. Be patient and understanding with others – you never know what their fears are and what they are struggling with;
  7. Be patient because remember – it could be you next time;
  8. Lift the spirit of others and give them brighter thoughts – especially if they are struggling; and
  9. Remember that bruises and scars will go away over time and God will heal you if you let him.

The biggest thing of all is this: IF you focus on your fears then you cannot possibly focus on anything else.  Example: If I am focused on failing, I cannot possibly be focused on succeeding.  Make sense?

Look, God brings people into our lives for a reason – we cannot run around thinking they will always hurt us, because if we do we will never fully enjoy the reason they were brought into our lives in the first place.

People are a blessing, good or bad, they are a blessing so let us remind them and ourselves to Be Not Afraid and do not fear the Blessings that God has given You and Me.

I Thank God for all my Blessings and the beautiful people he has brought into my life and the journey he continues to guide me through. And although i may be afraid at times – I know to trust Him.  That is my way and you must find your way.

So, till my next Blog, Take care  of each other and be Fearless.

God Bless all our readers and our Viewers…  But most of all God Bless Our Troops and their Families.

“Walk by Faith and not by Sight!” and Be not Afraid!

Con Amor Y Paz – Brandy Lopez

I sometimes  find it  disappointing for being weak where I know I should be strong.  but I ask that question  Am I really weak or is it just that I fear?

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