Fear is:
-noun
(1)a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid.
(2)concern or anxiety; solicitude
(3)that which causes a feeling of being afraid; that of which a person is afraid
(4)reverential awe, esp. toward God
-verb
(1)to regard with fear; be afraid of.
(2)to have reverential awe of.
The first three of the definitions under nouns and the first of the two verbs are the definition of fear in its negative form. This is the type of fear that we allow to consume our minds. A fear of heights may prevent you from skydiving, jumping off a rope swing, or enjoying the view from the top of a lighthouse. The fear of being alone could make it to where you stop appreciating time alone or it could keep you in an unhealthy relationship. There are so many fears, want a glimpse of them? Well here is a list that is more like a dictionary of all the phobias people have: http://phobialist.com/. Here are mine: Acrophobia (heights), Aichmophobia (needles/shots), Dishabiliophobia (undressing in front of someone), Glossophobia (public speaking), and Iatrophobia (doctors). What are your fears? Tell me, I will pray for yours and you can pray for mine. Lets exterminate the fears of our minds and hearts. Fear is definitely a mind game. I want to beat these fears. I am going to. The list has already shortened as I used to be afraid of darkness. That one ended in middle school but I still have these other ones that I need to overcome.
Fear of Estonia. While in Estonia I will have the opportunity to nip two of these fears in the butt. Well, I might not fully rid of them however, I can take the first step.
First off: Fear of Public Speaking- I have never been skilled in this area. Before presentations, even in groups, I get nervous. A thin layer of moisture collects in my hands, my heart races, my breaths quicken, and sometimes I shake slighty. Once the presentation starts I talk incredibly way to fast, I cant look people in the eyes, and if i was trembling before, it becomes a full blown body shake. While in Estonia, we will form relationships with kids and we will get to lead them throughout the lesson plan for the week. For once I am not forced into a position where I have to speak publicly but I have willingly placed myself there. Pray that I rise to the occasion.
Secondly: Fear of Undressing in Front of Someone- You may be slightly confused. Trust me, so was I. You may think I am joking. But I assure you, I am not. While in Estonia there will be a part of the day called the Sauna. Here the boys and girls are separated (just to clarify in case some of you were slightly uneasy) and strip down to bare skin before entering into a sauna. Here, the participants engage in conversation which is said to be deep and heartfelt. When I was little I had kidney reflux disease. A catheter was to be put inside of me to follow my urinary tract to make sure that my kidneys were working properly. The doctors made my mom leave the room and not understanding what was happening as a three year old, I didnt understand why my mom couldnt stay. Multiple doctors had to hold me down on the table while this took place and needless to say, even at the young age of three, the experience is still engrained into my memory. For me, it was a traumatic experience. My mom and I determined this was where it started a couple of years ago. I have been slowly fighting to get over my fear of doctors but the phobia of undressing in front of someone is a completely different fear. Dont read this and think I want to go crazy and run all over the place undressed all of the time. But when it creates the symptoms of anxiety, its a problem. In Estonia it will be all girls. I shouldnt be afraid of all being undressed with other girls. There body is the same. There is no bad intention of the nakedness. I want to become more comfortable in my own skin, the beautiful body God gave me. I want to embrace it. This will be the harder of the two challenges but, I am done letting it stir up nervous and scared thoughts when I think about it.
What does the bible say about fear? Well each fear you have is like a chain holding you down. As Samantha Cole, a friend interning in Estonia for the whole summer, said "He broke your chains, so stop carrying them. You are free of that" With God there is no fear. Well, there doesnt have or need to be. We choose to let it stay when all we really have to do is let go.
(2)concern or anxiety; solicitude
(3)that which causes a feeling of being afraid; that of which a person is afraid
(4)reverential awe, esp. toward God
-verb
(1)to regard with fear; be afraid of.
(2)to have reverential awe of.
The first three of the definitions under nouns and the first of the two verbs are the definition of fear in its negative form. This is the type of fear that we allow to consume our minds. A fear of heights may prevent you from skydiving, jumping off a rope swing, or enjoying the view from the top of a lighthouse. The fear of being alone could make it to where you stop appreciating time alone or it could keep you in an unhealthy relationship. There are so many fears, want a glimpse of them? Well here is a list that is more like a dictionary of all the phobias people have: http://phobialist.com/. Here are mine: Acrophobia (heights), Aichmophobia (needles/shots), Dishabiliophobia (undressing in front of someone), Glossophobia (public speaking), and Iatrophobia (doctors). What are your fears? Tell me, I will pray for yours and you can pray for mine. Lets exterminate the fears of our minds and hearts. Fear is definitely a mind game. I want to beat these fears. I am going to. The list has already shortened as I used to be afraid of darkness. That one ended in middle school but I still have these other ones that I need to overcome.
Fear of Estonia. While in Estonia I will have the opportunity to nip two of these fears in the butt. Well, I might not fully rid of them however, I can take the first step.
First off: Fear of Public Speaking- I have never been skilled in this area. Before presentations, even in groups, I get nervous. A thin layer of moisture collects in my hands, my heart races, my breaths quicken, and sometimes I shake slighty. Once the presentation starts I talk incredibly way to fast, I cant look people in the eyes, and if i was trembling before, it becomes a full blown body shake. While in Estonia, we will form relationships with kids and we will get to lead them throughout the lesson plan for the week. For once I am not forced into a position where I have to speak publicly but I have willingly placed myself there. Pray that I rise to the occasion.
Secondly: Fear of Undressing in Front of Someone- You may be slightly confused. Trust me, so was I. You may think I am joking. But I assure you, I am not. While in Estonia there will be a part of the day called the Sauna. Here the boys and girls are separated (just to clarify in case some of you were slightly uneasy) and strip down to bare skin before entering into a sauna. Here, the participants engage in conversation which is said to be deep and heartfelt. When I was little I had kidney reflux disease. A catheter was to be put inside of me to follow my urinary tract to make sure that my kidneys were working properly. The doctors made my mom leave the room and not understanding what was happening as a three year old, I didnt understand why my mom couldnt stay. Multiple doctors had to hold me down on the table while this took place and needless to say, even at the young age of three, the experience is still engrained into my memory. For me, it was a traumatic experience. My mom and I determined this was where it started a couple of years ago. I have been slowly fighting to get over my fear of doctors but the phobia of undressing in front of someone is a completely different fear. Dont read this and think I want to go crazy and run all over the place undressed all of the time. But when it creates the symptoms of anxiety, its a problem. In Estonia it will be all girls. I shouldnt be afraid of all being undressed with other girls. There body is the same. There is no bad intention of the nakedness. I want to become more comfortable in my own skin, the beautiful body God gave me. I want to embrace it. This will be the harder of the two challenges but, I am done letting it stir up nervous and scared thoughts when I think about it.
What does the bible say about fear? Well each fear you have is like a chain holding you down. As Samantha Cole, a friend interning in Estonia for the whole summer, said "He broke your chains, so stop carrying them. You are free of that" With God there is no fear. Well, there doesnt have or need to be. We choose to let it stay when all we really have to do is let go.
"For God didnt give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"
II Timothy 1:7
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me"
Psalm 23:4
"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, gives I to you. Don't let your heart be trouble, neither let it be fearful"
John 14:27
II Timothy 1:7
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me"
Psalm 23:4
"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, gives I to you. Don't let your heart be trouble, neither let it be fearful"
John 14:27
Love the Spirit of the Lord that I see growing within you each day,continue to listen and seek thru His written word and prayer. I love you tremendously my dear! Love-Yo Momma
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