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Writing Through It. . . No More Fear!

I can't believe I did it.

As much as I've been talking about overcoming fear. . . and replacing it with faith, I let it grip me.

To be perfectly honest, these last few months have been a bit of an emotional roller coaster for me and I kept thinking that I didn't want that to be reflected in my writing. So I simply stopped blogging for a minute.  Just recently, I guess you could say I came to myself and remembered- everyone experiences a variety of situations in life. We won't be happy every single day but there are always lessons to be learned.

In 2 Corinthians 3:2, the Word says, "Your very lives are a letter that anyone can read by just looking at you (The Message)."

I don't know about you but I want my letter- my life's story to be one that inspires others.  I know I won't get everything right but I definitely am willing to share the lessons I've learned in hopes of making a difference in someone else's life. (Revelation 12:11- We overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.)

During this time, I've been given some great reminders. . .

Matthew 28:20- Jesus is always with us!  Sometimes we go through things that we don't even want to discuss with friends or loved ones. However, we can be confident that Jesus knows and cares for us. He won't abandon us but He'll actually be everything that we need- our protection, our strength, our comforter!

Proverbs 27:17- Good friends are priceless! When it comes down to them, I'll take quality over quantity any day.  I'm grateful for friends who know my strengths and weaknesses. Rather than taking advantage of my problem areas, my friends are gracious enough to offer insight and help to build me up. I hope you're surrounding yourself with people like that too!

Isaiah 61:3 & Romans 8:28- God truly can turn our situations around! Sometimes it's easy for us to focus more on the problems that we're facing- especially when they first pop up-> than it is to realize that the Problem Solver is right by our side. I just want to encourage you to cast your cares on Him. Place your trust in Him and watch Him transform your situation. 

Don't be angry with God if your plans don't work out. He may be protecting you from something or may simply have something even better coming your way.

Oh- and sometimes it's not the situation that needs the transformation. . . so be willing to let Him work on you.

I just want to encourage you. Whatever you're dealing with, know that God is there. It may feel like you're by yourself but you aren't. Go to Him with a sincere heart and allow Him to be your everything.

This current chapter may be painful but your victory is coming. . . Say goodbye to fear and live a life of faith!



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  1. Love this! Thanks for the encouragement Kara!

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  2. I love this! I believe after everything that has occurred in my life after college, I have been living my life in fear. I want to live my life in faith and not fear. Oh and I need to download that song again! I love Kirk Franklin's music! It is so inspirational! :)

    -Alleesa

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