Fear.
Anxiety.
Instability.
Unworthiness.
Discomfort.
Nervous.
Doubtful.
Inadequacy.
As my college graduation and The Race approaches, these are the words that I’ve used to describe my thoughts and my upcoming future. How have I gotten this far in my life? Why has God let me have such the fortunate life I’ve been given? Why have I been chosen to go on such a grand adventure to be His example?
Recently we had a chapel service and sang a song declaring that we are no longer slaves to fear. I was on stage singing to my peers about letting go of their fears, yet I was clenching mine ever so tightly. I have been captured by the fear of the unknown and the fear of inadequacy. How could I not have confidence in the One who has called me for such a time as this? I didn’t feel like I, Hannah Jones, was worthy enough to travel to these 11 countries for Him.
However, this is where my God comes into play! The night we were singing, I felt a shift. Not everyone in the room noticed it. Not everyone in the room was supposed to notice it. It was just for me. “My fears were drowned in His perfect love.” In the midst of my anxiety for the future events, my God wrapped me in His perfect love just to hold me. Just to let me feel free again.
Joy.
Peace.
Confidence.
Worth.
Comfort.
Equipped.
These are the words that I am learning to replace. I am nothing, but He is everything within me.
I am no longer a slave to my fears. I am His child and fear does not dwell in me.
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