Whether you realize it or not, you have a problem with the F-Word. Not the one you’re thinking of. The F-Word we’re talking about is Fear. Men don’t want to admit it but fear is a nemesis that can keep you from becoming all that God wants you to be. But overcoming fear requires a few things. Join Mark and John as they drill into the layers of fear and discuss ways you can overcome this enemy.
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Expanded Notes:
- Talking about the F-word is not typical or easy for guys
- Layers of fear:
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- Surface fear — what you are aware of and willing to admit
- Deeper fear — what you are aware of but not willing to admit
- Core fear — what you’re not even aware of
- The imposter syndrome can be an indicator of your fear
- Overcoming your fear starts with awareness
- Imagine what’s possible when you admit to fear and seek out others who can help you
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- What if we admit first to God and trust him to work on our behalf
- If your son were to tell you he’s afraid, how would you respond?
- Speaking your fear is a way to undermine its power
- 2 Tim 1:7: For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.
- The goal isn’t fearlessness; the goal is to not let fear be in control
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- Jesus in the garden is an example of not surrendering to fear
- Closing challenge:
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- Recognize you are most likely not without fear, even if you’re not aware
- Possibilities abound when you move past the fear
- Are you willing to do the work?
- Zach Williams song, Fear Is A Liar
- To explore the 9 core fears more go to https://www.sightshift.com
