Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Fearless - Imagine Your Life Without Fear

Being able to take risks. Facing the challenge with a smirk. Walking with complete confidence. All of those things can be accomplished when we can live without fear. It seems impossible, a goal that can never be reached.

Max Lucado's new book stretches our belief that we can actually live fearlessly. Each chapter stands by itself, addressing a particular fear. Some were directed toward someone else, parents, worriers, etc., but some were speaking directly to my fears. Fears that an independent, stubborn woman like myself didn't want to own up to. Fears like the fear of not mattering or the fear of what's next.

Lucado delivers his message in a simple, yet profound way. He reminded me that, "Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours (1 Chronicles 29:11)," which includes me. Realizing he strength and power allows me to walk without fear, acknowledging his control in all things.