Question 2.

Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears.

 

1. Well, I used to be a very fearful person. I had a huge fear of people and what they thought of me. It meant that when I was in large social settings I wouldn't mingle at all because I was constantly thinking that people thought I wasn't worth talking to or that I didn't have anything relevant to say. I think it all stemmed from the fact that I believed that about myself. I believed that my words were empty, irrelivant and uninteresting... So why would anyone else think differently? But now I know different. Don't get me wrong, I'm not the loudest, most talkative person in the bunch but I know that my words bring life and so no fear is going to stop me speaking :)

 

 

2. Like I've already said, I used to be a very fearful person. lol. I let my fears cripple me and stop me from having any fun. I used to be scared of pretty much anything that was out of my control. So my life became about avoiding putting myself in any kind of situation where I couldnt predict the outcome and then hate myself for not giving it a go. For example, I avoided things like rollercoasters, boats, outdoor pursuits stuff, even bridges!...and swings! oh my goodness and slides, especially water slides. If you couldnt guarentee I would enjoy the experience or that I was going to be safe, I would not go near it. But I've learnt that there's really nothing to be scared of because there is alot in life that is out of my control but that's because I've willingly given all control to Jesus by making Him Lord of my life. So now my personal little motto is 'Dare to be ready for anything.' I can't knock it until I've tried it! Last summer I went on a speed boat and spent the day on a ferri, and I've willingly gone on rollercoasters (but quite honestly don't like the feeling), I have no issue going over bridges, and I even went on a helicopter last month! Progress? I think so.

 

3. I think it's good that I'm struggling to think of a third fear. I could say I'm scared or creepy crawlies but I wouldnt say that's a fear, I'm just squeemish.

 

So , I'd be lieing to say I'm fearless. The truth is I'm faced with these fears almost every day but they have no hold on me anymore.

 

 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. [1 John 4:18]