What Are You Afraid Of?

Sometimes in life we are so focused on the perception others have of us, we forget about our own identity. Your past failures are just a small component of who you truly are as an individual. The turmoil some of us deal with in regards to our past keeps us stifled. The bitterness if not acknowledged will eat away at your soul. This causes us to feel empty and withdrawn from the reality of our everyday lives.  At no point did God ever say becoming a Christian would be uncomplicated. Rely on the authenticity of Gods word. According to 

Exodus 14:14 : The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent

So even when it seems God is not present, He is firmly engaged in your situation. Your happiness and well being is extremely important to him. 

Proverbs 14:13 : Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief

This simply means there are times when you will have to laugh through the pain, in order to grasp the joy of healing. My grandmother once told me pain is your bodies way of expelling unwanted toxins. This doesn't just mean physical pain, it could also be mental or emotional pain. For instance that debilitating relationship you continue to carry, or the career you no longer enjoy, or that dreadful childhood secret that holds you hostage. Regardless of your current situation, remember as long as you are afraid to acknowledge it, it will continue to haunt you. So jump in with both feet and declare this thing be released. 

1Peter 2:21 : For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps

Be Blessed,

Lady 4.0