Day 10 It is okay to admit that you are scared.

          I like to present this façade that I have got it all together. If it were possible I would gloss over "negative" emotions such as fear, anger, or sadness. I don't like being afraid. What I like even less is admitting that I am scared.  I want be a hopeful, full of faith person, and if I am not feeling that way at any particular moment, I am tempted to pretend that I am doing just fine. The problem is that I need to allow myself to acknowledge that I am scared. I also need to share that I am scared with those that I love and trust. I will never know maybe admitting that I am scared to a dear friend may be the beginning of an open and honest discussion about fears. I also need to confess my fears to God and ask Him for wisdom and to help me to take my focus on my fears and put it on Him.






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  1. Tara UlrichOctober 10, 2019 at 12:36 PM

    Fear is a liar, isn’t it? It’s good to admit when we are afraid. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the words “Do not be afraid” appear 365 times one for every day of the year!

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    1. Mom23RosebudsOctober 13, 2019 at 1:20 PM

      Yes, I need to rest in my Heavenly Father's words, "Do not be afraid." every day.

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