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by Lawanna Gilliam M. Ed (Author)
According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary, fearless is described as "free from fear, brave." Other synonyms listed were bold, courageous, dauntless, heroic, and gallant. While other descriptive words were reported, the one word that best describes you and me for this project is fearless. So often many live in fear, paralyzed, unable to move, afraid of something or someone. We all experience a measure of fear in one area or another. If it's not addressed or exposed, fear will hinder dreams, destroy relationships, and restrict spiritual growth in the Lord. Furthermore, fear is disguised and appears in many forms, such as loneliness, rejection, failed relationship including marriages, etc. Imagine this: A husband and wife argue frequently. While one openly expresses concern, the other cowardly refrains from sharing or discussing sensitive issues, and the relationship rapidly falls apart. Although this example is common, there is hope and restoration.
Hiding, ignoring, or denying will never dismantle fear, only through the guidance of the Lord through praying, fasting, and meditating. Second Timothy 1:7 says, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear," which I later discover that those words have not taken root in our hearts. Let not your heart be troubled! Help is on the way (words from the late Robert Shambach). The Lord will deliver you from all your fears so that you will boldly say, "FEARLESS. I AM!"
