There's a lot to be afraid of in this world that seems to get darker and more complicated each day. And while we shouldn't let them paralyze us with fear, we also shouldn't minimize the problems and complexities of our day. Some things we can control. some things we cannot. But there is an antidote to fear, and it requires us choosing to stand with God every day...
BE OPTIMISTIC
" Stop seeking out the storms and enjoy more fully the sunlight"
Our optimism can be more than just a positive, attitude. If we do our best, it will all work out. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us.
ACT FIRST IN FAITH
We can't see the future. That's what makes the unknown scary. Sometimes sticking with what we know, what we're comfortable with, what we can see, feels like the safest bet in life. But that's not how God intends for us to grow. Sometimes life requires us to take a leap of faith, especially when it comes to overcome our fears.
*The requirement for faith is that we act first*
As we act, Jesus Christ blesses us with his power. Our faith for him grows, our confidence increases, and we can then navigate the most difficult circumstances in life knowing that we will never be alone and we will always have his help.
Overcoming fear requires a divine power, and we gain that power as we chose to act first in faith.
SEE THE LONG VIEW
Fears are apart of this mortal experience. We are never going to get rid of them, but having the right perspective can help us to overcome fears as we live with the right "end game" in mind.
War, terror, debilitating illness, death. The fear of those things can paralyze us if we do not have an eternal perspective and knowledge that this mortal life is just a moment in our existence. But we know through the gospel of Jesus Christ that death is not the end. Family relationships can continue for eternity we can become all that God intends for us to be in this life and the next.
- the atonement of Jesus Christ gives us hope -
There is more to this life than what we can see in front of us. Choosing to live with the long view in mind helps us to keep these mortal fears from taking over our lives and allow us to more fully live by faith.
SERVE SOMEONE ELSE
When we're paralyzed by fear, disappointments, and just the wrongs that happen as a result of mortality, it's easy to feel justified in focusing on ourselves.
But spiritual power to overcome fear doesn't come in wallowing, self-pity, and inaction. It comes through action and often looking outside yourself.
THINGS TO LIVE BY
it isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is
it all works out.. don't worry
the lord will not forsake us
he will not forsake us
if we put our trust in him,
if we will pray to him.
if we will live worthy of his blessings
he will hear our prayers.
God doesn't want us to fail. Because of Jesus Christ, no failure is final. No fear in this mortal life need to paralyze us. Faith can overcome fear. And if we trust that it does, we can move forward knowing that in the end, "IT WILL ALL WORK OUT"
-Lex
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