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10 things You’ve Got to Know About Fear {Giveaway}

by Ann Voskamp  •   Aug 23, 2012  •   1,142 Comments  •  
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I mean, that’s what they say.

That people’s “number one fear is public speaking. And number two is death.”

So some crazy comedy guy asks, “Does that seem right?

That means to the average person, if you have to go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.”

And when your bags are packed and you’re 24 hours from standing with a microphone on the Women of Faith stage, Lord willing and if the creek don’t rise, I confess —  none of that’s particularly comforting.

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But that He says it about 365 times in the Bible, Do not be Afraid — one assurance for every day — so the women of faith believe and obey, and the rock solid truth He won’t ever leave or forsake, and there isn’t a thing in this world that can ever separate us from the love of Christ — this crazy farmer’s wife putting all that in her bag. She’s flying with that.

And these 10 Things to Know about Fear:

1. Don’t fear failing. Fear not obeying.

2. Fear is a fraud.

Nowhere on earth is beyond the reach of God.

3. All fear is but the notion that God’s love ends.

4. Your fears don’t decide your fate — your fears destroy your faith.

5. We must do that which we know we cannot — to prove that it’s our God who cannot fail.
Our God appoints those who will disappoint — to point to a God who never disappoints.

5. Everything your Father has for you — is over the fence of fear.

6. Travel in the direction of your fears — to let God direct your life.

7. Fear doesn’t stop the really bad things as much as it stops you from really living.

8. It’s impossible to simultaneously feel fear — and give thanks.

9. Fear is always the flee ahead. God is I AM and His presence fills the present moment.

Just. Rest. in. Him. in. This. Moment.

10. Do not feed the ducks, or the bears, or the fears. Feed your soul — on the Word that is the Bread of Life.

So this heart’s ready — relying on Him.

Bags are packed.

Fears won’t be checked. {All lying fears have been kicked to the curb.}

Flying in the morning.

And before the sun sets here on the farm, I see it there out the kitchen window, there off the front porch —

That the geese are flying high — straight into the sun.

 

~ from Ann Voskamp’s Jesus-trusting heart to yours


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“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart.

And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” ~Jesus John 14:27 NLT

Giveaway: Want to pack your faith bags and fly straight into the Son?

Leave a comment by Saturday at 8 am EST (we’ll update this post with the winner) — telling us why you are done with fearing that thing that’s been stalking you because your God is bigger —

and we’ll enter you to win:
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1 gorgeous Redeemed Purse (embroidered with Truth: You are found and treasured: 2 Thess. 2:13)

a set of beautiful Grace Studs (etched with the promise: You are God’s Redeemed, Accepted, Chosen Expression of His Love)

One Thousand Gifts: a Dare To Live Fully Right Where You Are — and the accompanying  gift book, with selections from One Thousand Gifts and photos from the farm (to tuck in the bag — a perfect read for anxious hearts…)

So, jump into the comments right here and let’s cheer each other on — and tell us why you’re done with fear and living on the wing of His perfect love that casts out all fears … 

 

 UPDATE – Congrats to Susie H. for winning this giveaway!

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