Has anyone by fussing in front of the mirror ever gotten taller by so much as an inch? (MSG)
Do we grow by standing in front of a mirror? (MSG) Do we add a single hour to our lives by worrying? (NIV) God says no...
My grandson, Nicholas, starts first grade in a couple of weeks and is a anxious. He knows he will be in the same school and have the same kids from kindergarten, but he will have a new teacher and be in a new room. And he is worrying about it and he doesn't hesitate to voice those worries to his parents.
There are people who fear flying or speaking in public or starting a new job or (you fill it in with your fear). I know it is embarrassing for me to admit my fears to people. What would happen if they didn't understand because it wasn't their fear? Make light of it? Make a joke about it? It can be hard to talk to others about our worries or fears. Down right scary.
Going into the next grade at school, flying, speaking in public or (your fear) can immobilize us and keep us from experiencing different opportunities.
Nick will go on to first grade at the encouragement of his parents and because they know and understand he is a scared, he can let go of his worries and know he will be ok. He trusts them and they love him.
The same for us. God knows our worries and fears and knows how we struggle. He gives us encouragement through his Word, through special friends and through family. If we could only be like Nick and let go and trust. How much better we would be with our worries and fears.
Start by finding someone you trust, someone you can talk to about your fears and worries and someone who won't judge or laugh. Ask them to pray for you and to encourage you when you are afraid and ask them to help you let go and trust God.
Nancy
