Faith or Fear...It Is A Choice

Happy Friday Friends!

I hope & trust this post finds you all having a great day as a new, soggy, opportunity begins to dawn on the Texas Gulf Coast. :)

This morning I want to share several excerpts from the book, Think Like A Warrior: The Five Inner Beliefs That Make You Unstoppable, by Darrin Donnelly. It is a fable about a college football coach going through a season of trial in his life. At different points, he is visited by legendary coaches who share their wisdom with him. My Beautiful Bride gave me this book last Sunday and I had read the whole thing by Wednesday. I would highly recommend this book to all of you.

I would consider this Happy Friday another tool in the tool box. This isn't one of those tools that you pull out when faced with a certain type of problem. No, this tool is meant to be thought-provoking. As I read the words I am about to share with you, they spoke deeply to my heart. Ultimately, as with any thought or idea, you have to decide what you will do with them. I pray they bless your life like they have blessed mine.

And before sharing the excerpts, I want to share a quote with you that I posted on Facebook this morning:

"True wisdom is not acquired by capturing knowledge, it is earned by acting upon knowledge. True bravery is not the absence of fear, it is doing what you feel is the right thing to do, in spite of fear." - Unknown

And now for the excerpts...

"Champions, however, approach the unknowable realm with confidence and faith. Whether you walk into the unknown with faith or fear determines your future."

"Every action you take and every decision you make is done out of either faith or fear. It's a choice we're all constantly making, usually without even realizing it. Are you walking forward in faith or fear? The answer will determine your success."

"The more confidence you have, the more faith you have, the more you believe in yourself and your abilities; the more success and happiness you will have in life."

"The fastest and easiest way to build confidence is through preparation."

"For a man to be confident in a task, he must know that he has done everything possible to properly prepare for it."

"Everyone needs to have someone they trust telling them they believe in them. And the most important person who can tell you this is you. You have to tell yourself again and again that you have what it takes to succeed."

"Always tell yourself that you can do it. Never talk down to yourself. This is an important one. Make sure you understand how powerful self-talk is."

"Once an error is made, learn from it, then put it out of your mind. The mistake has served its purpose, now it must be forgotten."

"A man can be as great as he wants to be if he has sincere confidence, courage, determination, and faith. It starts with always choosing faith over fear. Everything will work out for the best if you make it a habit of choosing faith over fear."

"You see, when we place our dependence on God, we no longer have to worry. This type of faith allows us to be bold, even recklessly bold, in the pursuit of our dreams. Faith in God takes confidence to a whole new level. It provides us with help along the way as well as sureness in our action. We can know with certainty that if we give our absolute best, God will take care of the rest."

"I believe we all have a moral obligation to use the talents God has given us and to pursue the dreams God has placed in our hearts. And that means working extremely hard to enhance those talents and chase those dreams. We must see ourselves as co-creators with the Creator.
You see, our skills can only be honed and our character can only be improved by pushing ourselves to the max. By overcoming the struggle and adversity that comes from trying to become the very best we can possibly be. By reaching our limit and then pushing even further. That is how we give our best. That is how we achieve greatness."

"If you give anything less than your best, you're not only cheating yourself, you're also cheating your Maker. You have a responsibility to become the best version of yourself, the person God made you to be. Too many people back down or quit before they give their all."

"They may hope and pray and call that faith, but all along God is waiting for them to get off the couch and start boldly pursuing what it is they desire."

"My habit of prayer was part of who I was and my faith was the fuel for everything I did. I prayed for guidance and strength and for God to take care of the things that I couldn't. I knew that God expected me to be the best I could possibly be and then He would handle the rest."

"We have to trust that God knows our purpose better than we do. That requires humility and it's not easy."

"Faith must always be first. It's the foundation of everything in your life and it's the only source of confidence you can rely on no matter what."

"...you must choose faith over fear. It is safe to trust. If you do your part, you can be assured God will do the rest. He'll put you where you need to be."

"Before making any significant decision or taking any important action, you have to ask yourself, 'Am I doing this base on faith or fear? Am I doing this based on confidence or worry?' Remember this: success follows faith and failure follows fear. Make sure you choose faith over fear."

And then, there is this beautiful declaration. We would be wise to repeat it often...

"I CHOOSE FAITH OVER FEAR. I have complete and total confidence that I have what it takes to accomplish the dreams in my heart. Most failures are a result of people falling to their fears and worries. I am fearless. I am fully committed to pursuing my dreams, developing the unique talents I've been blessed with, and becoming the person I was born to be. I know that if I give my absolute best today, I can safely trust God to put me where I need to be and to make sure that everything works out for the best. I believe I am here for a reason and I have everything I need to fulfill my purpose in life. Success follows faith and I have unbreakable faith."

And finally, I feel compelled to share this scripture...
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-control." - 2 Timothy 1: 7

Faith or fear? You and I will choose. I pray we choose wisely for our very destinies hang in the balance.

Please don't hesitate to contact me if there is ever anything I can do for you or your family. I will always help you any way I can. You can reach me at kevin@whatwillyourinfluencebe.com.

Have a great day, a wonderful weekend and please cherish your precious families! :)

Kev