What is your fear?

FEAR!!! That big word that creeps into everyone's life at some point and snuffs out our zeal, fire, and passion for giving God our all. So, what is it for you? What fear do you have that is holding you back from letting go? Or, from keeping you from taking that risk? What is keeping you from going where God wants you to go?

Some good questions, but let me change it a bit. Instead of thinking of fear as a negative thing, let me throw this out there. Here is a phrase that I saw this week, "If there is no fear in your life then you are not attempting anything great." There is some truth in that statement for sure. Scripture talks about fear more than anything else, and it says for us to NOT fear. Facing that fear and doing something great is far better than playing it safe and staying comfortable. Christian, we need to get out of the mind-set of being "conservative". There is nothing conservative about following Christ. We need to be bold, to do things differently than what we are even used to.

Fear can be devastating and I believe that we need to recognize the source of our fear. Do we fear doing something because it isn't "socially acceptable" or because it isn't the "norm". Remember, Jesus didn't fit into the "norm" either. Jesus healed on the sabbath, worked on the sabbath, and yet He was/is perfect. Don't let traditions keep you from following Christ. I challenge you to look outside that box that you have put Christ into.

What are you going to do that you have been holding back because of fear? Do something great regardless of the fear knowing and trusting in your Creator who will care for you and take care of your every need. Go ahead...Do it!!!