Lets get real for a bit

I am going to be brutally honest here. I am going to pour out my heart a bit and that isn't something I do. I don't share with just anyone. I don't let others in a lot of times.  But here goes...

I am dealing with fear. 

All types of fear.

Fear of inadequacy as I sit in classes that are supposed to be a part of my future career. 

Fear of being alone because I can't find the right person for me. 

Fear of writing songs and people rejecting them. 

Fear of using my gifts at times because others around me are so talented. 

Fear of loneliness. Just in general. 

Fear of my anxiety becoming unbearable.

Fear of just not being good enough in general. 

 I know I can't handle everything on my own, that some of these are irrational, and that I can't be perfect and calm all the time, but man would that be easier. 

I have fears. But so does everyone else around me. Sometimes we forget that. 

The biggest lie Satan can tell us is that we are alone. That is exactly where he wants us. 

I say all this and am being transparent to just hopefully show someone that they aren't the only one. 

"For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and sound mind" 2 Timothy 1:7

God is constant. He is with us so we are never alone and don't have to be fearful. The devil waits around like a prowling lion waiting to devour.( 1 Peter 5:8). He waits for the perfect moments to whisper in our ears that we aren't good enough. 

Can I tell you that you are good enough? 

You are enough. 

You are perfect. 

You are more than adequate. 

You are loved by an everlasting God. 

Unconditionally. 

All sorts of people in the bible experienced fear. David had to be scared before fighting Goliath. Moses was scared to lead the people out of Egypt. Timothy was fearful he was too young. Esther had to be scared she would be killed. Paul was in prison for crying out loud. That's really scary. 

So as another week I almost over, I am resting in the peace that I am not alone. I am covered in Gods protection and grace and mercy. He will qualify me. He will direct my paths. I don't have to control this life I have. I just have to give it up to a God who has never let me down before. 

"In God whose word I praise. In God I trust I will not be afraid. What can mortal men do to Me?" Psalm 56:4