Fear claims a lot of lives. Mainly. Mine. Fear of so many things. The unknown, being hurt, being rejected, not being liked, failing, and disappointing someone are some of my fears just to name a few. So often these fears consume me. Although they are not supposed to... God wants to free us from the consuming power of our fears. He wants us to trust him, that all will work out. He wants us to not worry about what people think, not worry about what our parents will say when we make a certain decision, most of all, he wants us to believe that it's worth it. If our fear is that something bad will happen... just think of what the rewards would be if you actually listened to God. If we did everything that God wants us to do?? Wouldn't that be splendid?

I wish I didn't have fear. I wish I could trust God with my whole heart... but the truth is, as much as I want to give God my whole heart... my fear, has a hard time allowing me to do so!