Fear as a Teacher
My mentor suggested a strategy for dealing with fear that is completely different than what I had been doing. At times I have been afraid of fear. Yeah, I know that sounds ridiculous. I had learned that fear is not from God and as one of his kids I have authority, in Jesus’ name, to command the spirit of fear out of my presence and out of my life. But this new way of dealing with fear felt uncomfortable, and a little treacherous at first. She suggested that next time Fear comes knocking at my door, I sit with God and invite Fear to make his case against me in God’s presence. She suggested that I ask Fear what he has to say to me and then ask God what his take is on the matter. Could I trust God with this exercise? I learned much during that interview with Fear. I learned that I am more afraid than I realized. I was sort of living in denial and just announcing truths from my head that had not truly settled in my heart because I had not truly given myself (or Holy Spirit for that matt