tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052693318564909128.post5417516539151634199..comments2023-08-20T08:06:04.241-05:00Comments on Mind Mumbles: I Am Afraid.NodakValhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13212914336988501583noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052693318564909128.post-16882429972783044302014-04-05T12:44:12.880-05:002014-04-05T12:44:12.880-05:00I wish I could "not be afraid". Fear, w...I wish I could "not be afraid". Fear, worry its a huge part of my everyday life. I know, that no matter the outcome that I will be OK, the He is there for me and he will help me. But that doesn't keep me from feeling the fear, dread and worry that comes from things I can't control. And like you, things that I've experienced that I really don't want to experience again is a big part of my fear.<br />I feel guilty at times because I feel as though my faith isn't big enough. That if it were, I'd never be afraid of anything. I'd just turn it over to God and everything will be fine. <br />I just can't seem to let it all go like that. I know what will happen will happen, His will be done. <br />But if we aren't supposed to be afraid, then why do we pray to Him to keep our children safe on their field trip, or our husband on his road trip for work? Why do we pray for Him to watch over our grandparent who is in the hospital, or a friend who's husband just up and left her? I think we pray for these things because we fear if He doesn't step in and give guidance or comfort, healing and help then things will turn out badly.<br />I don't know if being afraid is because my faith isn't big enough, but I pray that He helps me to keep my fear under control. I think once you let your fear become bigger than Him, that your faith has dwindled. But I certainly don't have the answers. I'm just working my way through this life the best I can. :)Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685537429777425304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052693318564909128.post-57120835994248932532014-04-03T09:24:56.898-05:002014-04-03T09:24:56.898-05:00I do agree that He is bigger than any storm or any...I do agree that He is bigger than any storm or any fear we have. The hard part is to surrender that fear to Him who has overcome.<br />I still hope you don't have the surgery, my fear is too big.<br />I pray and struggle along side you in this month.<br />All we need is faith the size of a mustard seed.<br />God bless,<br />MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com