Fear wants you to run from something that isn’t chasing you.

Fear is the “negative faith” that things won’t work out in your favor.

It can also refer to being very afraid of an unpleasant result or occurrence because you believe it is most likely harmful, painful, or might even be dangerous.

This particular description appeals to me a lot compared to most because where there’s faith, there can be no fear. It’s either one or the other.

Our fears as humans vary depending on several factors like our personalities, how and where we were raised, our peers, and even the environment around us, among many others.

Some people may be scared of things others find normal or even fascinating, for example, heights.

Fear is not always such a bad thing. It has its fair advantages when kept in check. We are right to fear some things, such as animals, that could cause harm to us.

Whereas animals like cats and dogs are some people’s sweethearts, others wouldn’t get close. Not particularly because they are harmful, but because they are scared of them.

On the other hand, fear towards Life, its challenges and uncertainties, is one that is not recommended.

Being scared of life will make you miss out on many things you could have enjoyed, goals you could have accomplished, and success you would have attained.

Fear can (and will, if you let it) keep you from going where you could have won.

How to overcome fear

Learn to let things be. Refuse to let life beat you up. Just because things aren’t working out in your favor now doesn’t mean that’s how it’s always gonna be.

Things can’t be bad forever. The sun will surely shine in your life again; it may not be today or tomorrow, but it will surely shine again.

Jack Ma, a famous Chinese businessman, once said, ” TODAY IS HARD, TOMORROW WILL BE WORSE, BUT THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW WILL BE SUNSHINE.”

“Don’t let fear keep you from stepping forward to where you could have won,” George Porter warned.

It may be achieving a long-awaited dream or career, going after the life of your dreams, starting that side hustle, or whatever it is you desire.

Don’t let fear of failure, uncertainty, or walking into new territory, or call it fear of change, hold you back.

John Mason once said, “Fear of the future is a waste of the present.”

Tomorrow is not promised therefore always try to make today count.

Although that doesn’t call for you to party every weekend, or do drugs, or live like today is all you gat, enjoying your life doesn’t necessarily mean wasting yourself.

I know a lot of people who are scared of the future, scared of tomorrow. But why fear tomorrow when you know the one who is in charge of it?

Do you really think that a God who loves you more than your earthly parents would create for you a future that will cause you pain?

Not that you will live an Instagram lifestyle every day, but believe that even in those dark and stormy moments where there is pain, hurt, betrayal, loss, failure, and others, the good times will come around again.

Just grow, learn the lessons life is teaching you during that difficult season of your life, and soon you will smile and be happy.

On the other hand, “Why be afraid of today when you asked God to go before you into your day and make things work out for your good?”

Do you really think God can afford failing you?

And why dread tomorrow if He is already there?

A famous saying goes, “Today is the tomorrow you feared yesterday.”

Pray, let things be, and hope for the best.

I find that a much more peaceful way to live life. Always trust that the Lord your God will fight for you. (Jeremiah 1:17, 2 Tim 1:7 )

Someone once said, “TOO MUCH ANALYSIS LEADS TO PARALYSIS.”

Stop thinking about what scares you and instead look up to God and realize how way above your problems his magnificence is.

Always remember that the best way to overcome your challenges is by facing them head on.

You might be wondering if there is some magic way for you to overcome your fears, but none I have heard of. Just make up your mind and do that thing which scares you.

Then let go and let GOD.

The essence of courage is not that your heart shall not fear but that your heart fearing doesn’t stop you from pursuing that which might have been beneficial to your existence.

~ Unknown

Conclusion

Before you run away because of your fears, look behind and see if whatever is chasing you is worth running away from.

Is it really worth you abandoning whatever reward you could have gained?

Fear will lead to worry when entertained; face it head on.

Show it you are not a person to be played with.

When fear knocks at your door, let your faith answer and I promise there will be no one.

For more about how to build your faith and overcome fear, check out this podcast.

How to overcome fear of failure

Once you understand that failure is just part of the process, you won’t need to fear it anymore.

Failure is for you. Yes it’s not pleasant but that’s where you’ve got to pick up all the lessons that will help you make it in life. Once you understand this, you will embrace every stumbling block you come across and keep pushing.

You’ve got to get it wrong to get it right. That’s just how life works. Failure is going to be your best teacher so keep going, keep making those mistakes until one day when you have made them all and nothing but success lies ahead of you.

Until then……….

Go ahead, give life your best and wait for what life will offer in you in turn, i promise it’s gonna be amazing. You’ll be glad you dint hold yourself back.