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Written by Rodin van der Laan
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Tuesday, 20 November 2007 |
[By: V. James Jackson]
We pay a heavy price for F.E.A.R of failure. It is a powerful obstacle to growth. It assures the progressive narrowing of the personality and prevents exploration and experimentation. There is no learning without some difficulty and fumbling. If you want to keep on learning, you must keep on risking failure - all your life.
Just what is F.E.A.R. False Evidence
Appearing Real. First Emotional Alarm Reaction. Having a fear of failure brings about doubt. A lack of belief in your self and your ability. But you must ask yourself these questions:
1) What will happen if upon me trying this new venture it doesn't work out the way I planned?
2) How will I grow and become a better person just by making the attempt?
3) What will I discover or learn that I can use the rest of my life?
4) Who else has overcome this obstacle and how can I model their beliefs and behavior?
5) How many lives can I impact by taking action in spite of my fear?
The obstacle was placed there to test your will to achieve. Just how bad do you want it. God did not give you the spirit of F.E.A.R. but the spirit of FAITH.
You must remind yourself of God's promises of generosity and faithfulness - expect a miracle! Cultivate expectant faith, which believes God will work everything out.
God says, "Upon me giving you the vision, I have already been where you are going and you will have everything you need."
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