8 Fear (2/2)

Trust me I know and have cried the tears of 'Had I known' severally. Fear is a 'spirit' and if you let it, it will control you. G.o.d offers three better options: power, love and a sound mind.'

While we overcome our fears we should learn to be out there for others too because we all need each other. This brings to mind a certain story:

A mouse looked out through a crack in a farmhouse wall and was distraught to discover a mousetrap. When he went to tell his buddies, the chicken said 'Sorry, pal, not my problem.' The pig said, 'I'll pray for you.' The cow was busy and said 'Come back later.' Dejected, the mouse was left alone to handle his problem. That night, a poisonous snake got caught in the mousetrap and when the farmer's wife went to investigate, she got bitten. She developed a raging fever, and everyone knows you treat a fever with chicken soup. So the farmer took his axe to the barn for the main ingredient! As his wife's condition deteriorated and neighbours gathered, he had to butcher the pig to feed them. Finally, she died. So many people came to the funeral that that he ended up slaughtering the cow to make dinner for them all. In the end, everybody lost.

So, you see, it isn't just in times of fear alone but always, we need each other. So let's encourage ourselves...

I guess that's enough on that for the moment. Why don't we talk about something else?

PONDER

- What are your three worst fears in life?

- What does the Bible say about fear?

- How do you intend to overcome those fears?

- Have you ever left someone who really needs your a.s.sistance to tackle the person's fears alone? What was the end result? How did you feel afterwards?

PROMPT:

For the next one month, challenge yourself to face your fears and overcome them, DO IT AFRAID! (You would notice that after the duration, the fear would turn to bravery).

Help someone who really needs your help with a situation.

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