STEP BEYOND FEAR

Baca: Psalm 27:1

"The LORD is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?" ( Psalm 27:1 ) NLT

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Thoughts for Today

Depression almost always results in fear that our personal failures and inadequacies will be exposed and shame and humiliation will follow. This fear can cause us to isolate ourselves from others to avoid getting hurt.

As a step toward recovery from depression, we need to replace our self-imposed isolation with a willingness to share with others. This takes courage. It requires being honest with ourselves and other people. We might think, "I'm afraid they will reject me when they hear the truth." or "I've been protecting myself for so long by hiding the real me from others … I don't know if I can change."

It's not easy to tell someone we are hurting or afraid or angry. The good news is that we don't have to do this on our own. God loves us and wants to help us. If we turn to him, he will give us the courage we need. And he loves us unconditionally. Nothing will ever change that.

Consider this …

If fear has caused you to build a wall between yourself and others, be encouraged to take that first step out of isolation. Call someone you have been avoiding. Share something you are feeling with a person close to you. You don't have to do it all at once. Ask God to help you, and then take that first step. With him, you can do it.

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