There’s nothing to fear but fear itself.

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When I was a young girl I was afraid of the monster in the closet that turned out to be a mouse eating my seed picture.

I was afraid of the bad dream that I had in fourth grade that aliens were kidnapping my friends from school.

I was afraid when a loud crack of thunder would leave our apartment vibrating and me running screaming down the hall to the safety of my mom’s arms.

As I’ve grown those childish fears have disappeared and been replaced by much more adult and scary fears.

I was afraid during the birth of my second child because of the heart-break I experienced during the birth of my first child.

I’ve been afraid that the world would mistreat the children that I love with all my heart.

But while I still have fears, I’ve learned to not let them paralyze me like the monsters, bad dreams and thunder did when I was a child.

I have learned that with my God no matter the situation or fear…He’s got my back. So what do I have to fear?

Five Minute Friday!

I love Fridays! Thanks to Lisa Jo at the Gypsy Mama it’s the time when I can just leave my mind to wander and my fingers to roam…trusting the Writer to steer me at will. Journaling whatever flits across my brain for five minutes straight. No backtracking, no spell checking, no stopping until that beepity beep! Want to join in the fun? Click on the button below. Today’s word is AFRAID.

Blessings!

So what fears do you need to give up to the Lord? Is there anything else on your heart today? Join in the conversation below to share in the blessings!

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keltrinswife

God’s got your back–so true!
- http://www.newequus.com/ Mindy @ New Equus
  
  Isn’t it good to know that Jen?
JulieJordanScott2

Yes, He does. I had fear when my second child was born, too. My first baby was stillborn. My third daughter had the cord wrapped, which was how my first daughter died. I remember the pure prayer I shouted when the doctor told me to not push at all because the cord was around her neck…. time stopped… and sweet Emma lives on… at 15 years old now she is as feisty as ever.
- http://www.newequus.com/ Mindy @ New Equus
  
  Julie that is indeed a miracle! What a blessing to have such a reminder that God is so faithful!
http://www.alifesurrendered.com/ Michele-Lyn

Battling fear, facing fear — that will be an ongoing battle for me. The devil will make sure of it. But the Truth ensures our victory! Let fear be of no consequence. Amen!
- http://www.newequus.com/ Mindy @ New Equus
  
  Michele-Lyn I LOVE it! Let fear be of no consequence…Amen indeed!
Tara J

Fear is so paralyzing. If God is for us then who can stand against us.
Stopping by from FMF. Have a blessed day. Tara (The Proverbs 31
Sanctuary)
- http://www.newequus.com/ Mindy @ New Equus
  
  Yes it is Tara! But no one can stand against us…even fear! Thanks for stopping by!
Alia_Joy

Such an easy concept. So very hard for us to learn to trust and not be afraid. Especially when we’ve been through really hard times before. I always find that the most miraculous testament to God. That we could be broken and not crushed. That He can take the scariest most painful times and redeem them and that when we see His hand work, we can know His love and be unafraid to trust again. I am so glad you are clinging to those promises in the face of your past and present fears. I’m trying to as well.
- http://www.newequus.com/ Mindy @ New Equus
  
  You are so right Alia! To see pain redeemed is one of the most awesome and inspiring things! I can rejoice because it has happened too many times to count in my life!
http://myfreshlybrewedlife.com/ Barbie

I know all too well that paralyzing fear. At times, it still fights to invade my heart. But His light shines and breaks through the darkness. I step forward, facing my fear head on!
- http://www.newequus.com/ Mindy @ New Equus
  
  Amen Barbie! Fear is that toothless, roaring lion…all bark and no bite!
Mia

Hi Mindy
Yes, dear one, what do we have to fear, but at times I still do, especially when the Fibro pain is overwhelming! Oh, those nasty creepy crawlie monsters of our childhood seems so small now that we are adults, but they surely were as big as Goliath when we were little!
Much love
Mia
- http://www.newequus.com/ Mindy @ New Equus
  
  Oh Mia…I can’t even begin to imagine that kind of pain…but you my friend are a true testament of trusting in our Lord to help you through! Blessings to you!
StefanieYoungBrown

Yes!! He’s got us, girlfriend! So thankful…
- http://www.newequus.com/ Mindy @ New Equus
  
  Ha! Ha! Me, too, Stefanie!
http://www.amylearns.com/ Amy Tilson

That says it all. What have we to fear? So good to be reminded!
- http://www.newequus.com/ Mindy @ New Equus
  
  Yes…a little reminder for myself as well!
http://turquoisegates.com/ Genevieve Thul@Turquoise Gates

Easy to say. SO much harder to live!
- http://www.newequus.com/ Mindy @ New Equus
  
  You got that right Genevieve! But I keep on trying.
http://twitter.com/vickimichelle74 Vicki Thunstrom

I’ve known paralyzing fear. So thankful we have a God who is there, holding us up, calming our fears. Loved your post.
- http://www.newequus.com/ Mindy @ New Equus
  
  Thank you Vicki! And thank you God for helping both of us through times like that!
http://www.razella.com/ RaZella

Dropping in from the link up at Lisa-Jo’s FMF. It’s so true how our childhood fears take on new “adult” fears as we grow. However, I must say, after reading this post I know have the chorus of a Toby Mac song repeating in my mind…”Whom shall I fear”..
- http://www.newequus.com/ Mindy @ New Equus
  
  And I now have it repeating in my brain…but that is a good thing! Thanks RaZella!
Diane Bailey

The monsters in the night left me alone, after my Sunday school teacher told me to sit up in the bed, Point my finger, and say loudly, “Jesus is here, and he is about to punch you in the nose!” Somehow, it made me less afraid…I might still say that at times when I’m home alone, shhhhhhh don’t tell anyone!
- http://www.newequus.com/ Mindy @ New Equus
  
  Ha! Ha! I am so going to use your tactics Diane! I LOVE that! And I won’t tell if you don’t!
http://www.newequus.com/ Mindy @ New Equus

Thank you Loni! Shiny gold sounds good to me!
http://www.newequus.com/ Mindy @ New Equus

Thanks Traci and I will definitely stop by!