Fear

Fear is a powerful thing. It can cause you to lose focus. It's can persuade you into not following your dream or giving up on something. It can immobilize you into nothing. Make you feel like you are worthless.
As time passes you wonder if you will ever be able to see past it then it hits you. Fear is not of God. God is not a God who wants to feel His children with fear but with love. In Matthew chapter 6 Jesus tells us to not be anxious. He has this. He wants you/me to step back, look up and ask one simple question - "God what are you trying to show/teach me?" God will help you conquer the fear that immobilizes you but you have to be willing and trust Him in the storm.
I know I have fears - fears of losing family, friends, jobs - the list could go on. It is when my fears begin to over take me that I must run then - I must run as fast as I can to my Father. He is there wishing I wouldn't wait so long. "Why do you linger in your fear my child?" He seems to ask in His loving voice. No condemnation for me - no "I told you so" - just assurance and peace that everything will be ok. For as a child of God nothing and I mean nothing happens in your life outside of the hands of God. So when it hits, I am running - all of my fears and worries - I am running to Him, the Author and Finisher of my faith. The only One who knows my heartache and understands my fears. The One who can bring peace and assurance like no one else.