There are seemingly countless phobias that affect millions of people worldwide. There are constantly fear and anxiety-inducing situations many of us deal with on a regular basis. Then we read scriptures that say "do not fear" and "don't be afraid," and we feel guilty because we actually are afraid. So is it wrong to feel anxious? Is it wrong to feel fear? And what do I do when it seems like, instead of conquering my fear, my fear is conquering me?
Anger. Fear. Joy. Sadness. We all have different feelings that we deal with on a daily basis. God has given us the gift of emotions to help us process and react to things that we experience. Sometimes we have a healthy emotional response to certain situations, and sometimes our emotions get the best of us. For the next few weeks at Flagstone we are going to discover how to get a better handle on our emotions and use them for God’s purposes.
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We all have fears - different things that frighten us, different phobias, different sources of stress and worry. The problem is that many times our fears and apprehensions end up controlling our thoughts and actions, especially when it comes to getting out of our comfort zones and following God's lead. What do I do when my fear seems stronger than my faith? How do I allow God to guide my steps when I'm afraid to move forward?
We often look at characters in the Bible, especially the ones we label “Bible heroes,” as almost perfect people. We assume they all had unshakeable faith and very few if any character flaws. The reality is that many of the people we read about in scripture were far from perfect. They made mistakes. They doubted. They got things wrong. And yet, despite their flaws God used them to do incredible things. Who are some of these imperfect followers of God? And what can their stories teach us about our own potential to be used by God in powerful ways?