What is fear anyway?
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The very first fear was embarrassment. This type of fear can cause us to react in ways that are irrational. When Adam and Eve sinned, they hid from God out of a fear of embarrassment. (Genesis 3:8)
What would it be like to stand naked in front of your boss, or your family or your friends?- after you did something you were not supposed to do? How many times do we let our fear , or shame, push us to continue to make more problems for ourselves? Wouldn't it be better to simply take responsibility for the situation, admit your wrongdoing or mistake and learn from it?
I have done both. I can tell you that when you simply OWN your situation, fear has no choice but to go. When you ask God to show you HOW to handle your mistake instead of trying to push it under the rug, things work out so much better. Isaiah 41:10- "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and I will help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
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