Fear: As a verb it means: 1. to have a reverent awe of God. 2. to be afraid of 3.to be apprehensive.
As a noun: 1. an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by expectation or awareness of danger. 2. anxious concern 3. profound reverence especially toward God.
Faith: 1.allegiance to duty or a person. 2. belief and trust in God 3.complete trust. 4. a system of religious beliefs.
You can see that both definitions use God in their description. In the fear description it is used twice. Why is that? I think because we all have fear, and we all have faith. Each of us carries around a little of each every day.
Some people think that having faith is only a Christian objective. I think faith is an unseen secret we all have access to, just as fear is an emotion we all feel at different times throughout our lives.
When you walk in fear you are not trusting God, and when your faith is intact, you are able to walk through the fear. Sounds like an oxymoron, but it is not. They really do go hand in hand.
Faith and fear are companions of sorts. They use the same energy, both good and bad. Fear can cripple us, faith can set us free. I was surprised how these two words seem so symbiotic.
Use your imagination for a moment and entertain the word fear and what is conjures up in you? Does it mean the inability to move forward, maybe a physical fear that pain may result in walking through your fear? That is all is your own imagination. You only imagine what may happen, you aren't certain?
Faith used in your imagination can bring up feelings of uncertainly, being fearful of the unknown, yet allowing our faith to carry us through is getting through the fear. Faith can bring you comfort, hope and a sense of peace that dispels your fears.
When this world becomes a fearful place, give me faith. When uncertainty and doubt creeps into my imagination give me faith. In every aspect of my life, Lord, and in every circumstance, give me faith so I may walk through my fear.
Faith and fear use the same imagination...Gerri Galiffa
I sought the LORD , and he answered me; he delivered me from my fears. Psalm 34:4 NIV
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