Discovering the Way to Walk Out of Fear
Part Two
Suppose people
and obstacles really are basically the same no matter where they find
themselves geographically. What could a person do to develop a “No Fear”
response to the challenges of life?
Above all, they
need to believe in themselves by realizing that they have a purpose for being
on this earth – a reason for living; a part to play in the overall plan of
life. They need to believe that they don’t exist just to take up space but to
fill a specific position – a place of employment so to speak.
Therefore in
realizing their worth - their undeniable place in creation - they can expect
good things to come their way. When negative things do happen, they realize
they are only temporary setbacks - not the end to their dreams.
I wish I could
take the hand of every small child and young adult. I would personally show
them a quick glance into their future so they could see how incredibly awesome
they are. I would help them believe that the world is crying out for their
unique gifts and talents that only they can provide.
A few years
back, I spoke to a group of young teenagers in a program designated for
troubled kids. As I looked over the group, I noticed a young man that had the
typical “nerd” image screaming out of him.
It was almost as
if I could read his thoughts of insecurity - misfit, unwanted, and undesirable.
That day in
class, I used him as an example of what it means to believe a lie about
yourself instead of the truth. I wanted to help them understand how valuable
each of them are to the world. As I left that day, I knew the students
understood themselves somewhat better. The young man presented me with a button
that read, “You’re too blessed to be stressed.” He carried that button with him
at all times to encourage himself. Somehow after the meeting, I think he felt a
little less need for it.
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