Are you ever just so frustrated at your inability to not be afraid? I’m in my mid-20s, and I still sometimes wake in the middle of the night with my heart pounding monster steps in my ears. Do you still sleep with a teddy bear or some other beloved stuffed animal? My stuffed dolphin travels with me, and it’s caught more of my tears than I care to admit.
There’s always something ahead that is scary.
When I passed my driver’s license test (after failing the first time), my dad permitted me to drive home. By the way, I looked ridiculous in my license picture with a grin that reached past my ears and eyes crinkled in excitement.
“So how do you feel?” My dad asked from the passenger’s seat.
“One hard thing down; on to the next scary thing.” I shrugged as I kept my eyes glued to the road. Even at seventeen, I knew that I might conquer one scary thing, but there would only be a bigger monster following.
This is the reality of human existence.
Fear of the unknown whispers threats in my ears. Worry weighs my eyebrows down and aches at my brain. I blink, trying to erase the scary things on the horizon, but I only succeed in seeing the monsters as bigger than they are.
To the Conqueror of Fear,
Make me brave for the daily courageous moments that I will face this day. Keep my feet from running, unless I am flying towards the thing that threatens and stirs fear inside my ribcage. Remind me of how you did not permit fear to rule your life purpose even when it required a humble and painful sacrifice that looked completely different from what is considered victory.
When I allow fear to sneak into my lungs and suffocate my breath, tickle laughter from me, expelling the fear from me in bursts and coughs of giggles.
When terror upsets the rhythm of my heartbeat, hug me close to your chest so I can hear your steady heartbeat, pulling my own heart rhythm back to your faithful calm.
When uncertainty tickles the hairs on my neck and my muscles tighten, smooth your hands over my head and place them on my shoulders, staring me in the eyes, anchoring me to your truthful reality.
You’ve invited me into your Victory over Fear! I celebrate your success by having tiny triumphs over fear in my step-to-step living.
Fearless One, help me to walk fearlessly!
Need some brave and truthful quotes about fear, check out this link where I found the awesome Mark Twain quote!
Amazing. This totally inspired me to fight the enemy where he has footholds of fear in my life.
Nicole, I’m so glad this post encouraged you! Fear shouldn’t be ignored. It’s far too prevalent in our lives, and we should face it head on. May you walk fearlessly!
Barbara, I’m in love with this post. This has inspired me to conquer my fearful thoughts. Love.