6-17-19 Fear
Fear. Just typing the word brings me anxiety.
When I think about all the things I fear, sadly the list is long. Spiders and snakes are definitely toward the top. Fear of rejection is right up there. Oh, and anything that is “unknown” – which suddenly makes my list longer than Santa’s. But now I can add fear of publishing a book to my list.
I’m not quite sure where these last 6 years went but somehow, here we are. I’m typing right now and I’m looking over at a real copy of a book with my name on the front cover. At this point in time, it’s the only copy. This is legit really happening!
I would just like to mark this day as the time before there was a book…before I worried what people thought of me as a writer. This “fear” rising inside me is REAL and very uncomfortable. No one will ever wonder again about the source of my joy and strength. Readers who are friends or family will have to make the choice to hang on or run for the hills. It will be interesting to see who runs!
Yes my fears and anxiety are real, but I am comforted by the fact that my God is way bigger than my fears. Fear is a liar and comes straight from Satan himself. My fears ain’t got nothin’ on my God. Yes that’s bad English but man it feels good to say it and type it!
-Danielle
‘Fear not’ was a frequent greeting from angels in the Bible. All things are possible with God. (PS: I choose to hang on!)
Love this Louise!
I am doing a study on Angels right now – I have goosebumps because I am just now seeing all these blog comments! You inspire me daily to “hang on”! So glad I have you in my life!
Spiders and snakes no problem for me. It is the definitely the fear of the unknown. I made a tough decision that should have been made awhile ago. The fear on how I will survive when it is all said and done. Fears for my kids and grandkids; will they make it in life.
I hear ya. The fear of the unknown is a toughie. It makes me feel a wee bit better knowing I’m not alone. I read somewhere that the only thing we can 100% count is that changes will come. Still doesn’t make it any more fun to go through but at least we can try to prepare ourselves for it along the way!
I am just seeing this blog comment from 2019. I wonder now, a year later, how God has shown up in this situation! I think we will worry about our kids and grandkids for the rest of our life!
I just ordered your book, and I look forward to reading your faith story.
Continue to be strong in the Lord !
I cannot wait for your insight after reading it! This is the fun part – waiting to see what people close to me think!