I purchased Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers (1987) from Value Village about 10 years ago.
For someone who's always been a bit of a fearful, worrier type, the title of this book jumped out at me. I think it's actually a classic, since I've heard it mentioned often and in many places.
Am I the only one who has let fear keep me from doing the things I want? How many of us want to become empowered so that we can push through barriers?
As I was reading this book a few years ago, I jotted down some notes on an index card, and it still sits in my nightstand drawer for me to review every once in a while.
I believe all truth is God's truth, no matter who writes it or says it. This book has some empowering truths in it.
I face one of my fears just a little bit whenever I go out walking. Today, I walked past a huge German Shepherd (thankfully on a leash). It looked like it wanted to eat me. ;) Maybe it's a little irrational, but despite the fact that I really do like them, big dogs scare me. And our neighbourhood is full of them.
Why do I still have this book? I'm still learning and growing and it's a great resource.
How about you? Care to share a fear you have?
Right now my biggest fear is curches - churches that abuse, churches that defy God's laws, churches that have unspiritual leadership. But, thankfully, despite the fears (and after nearly 2 years of avoiding them) God faithfully led us back to regular fellowship!
ReplyDeletesuch a powerful tool to take negative thought patterns and turn them into positive statements...
ReplyDeleteWonderful post! I haven't heard of this book and will need to check it out. My biggest fear is always taking the next step in a process. As a writer, I always think about the next big client or the next project. I'm OK once I jump in, but that first step is always a doozy!! Happy A-to-Z 2013! ~Angela, Whole Foods Living, http://www.wholefoodsliving.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteTaking notes and reviewing them is a great way to keep those positive thoughts and suggestions in the forefront of our minds, maybe even give them more power to fight back those fears. Or at least, chain the fears and worries up for awhile. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy A-Z!