20 Feb 2011
I’m scared
Living lightly
One of the most important daily habits I have is spending time with God each morning.
For me this involves writing down how I am currently feeling and what I am currently thinking and then praying a bit and then reading the bible and then asking God what he wants me to hear and writing that down, and then finishing by praying both for a list of things and people I have written at the back of my journal and then just doing my best to listen.
This habit grounds me.
As I look back on the last couple of years, one of the most common things I write in my journal is “I’m scared”.I think I spend much of my life on the edge of fears.
I was talking to a friend about this a few days ago and he related how he had come to the realisation that all his fears were about him. I found that helpful, because I realise that most of my fears are, similarly, about me.
When I am trying to predict how things will turn out from my perspective, I often feel scared. When I remember there is a God, somehow the fear lifts.
My Dad often points out that there are 366 different instances in which the bible says “Fear Not” or “Peace be with you”. Its like God knows how we work so he gives us a reminder for every day of the year, including leap years.
One of the clearest pictures of what leadership is about is spelled out in 1 Peter 1:1-4. I don’t think its an accident that only a few verses later is one of my favourite passages:
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6-7)
Each morning I know I need to do the work of casting my anxiety on him. When I do it makes a real difference.
When you know there is a God who loves you, somehow life is a lot lighter and more enjoyable.
Thanks Matt, a tmely reminder for me.
Judy Kal
February 20th, 2011 at 2:24 ampermalink
A good one,the great fear of the Ego is its own anihilation,loving and trusting God lifts us from that fear ..and liberates us to love others.numbers 6:24-26
mal-dad
February 20th, 2011 at 7:59 pmpermalink