Lent Day 23: Facing Fear

There are conversations that we dread having. Conversations that bring reality too close or open the door for conflict that we don't know how to handle. A conversation with a boss who's upset with you, or firing someone. A conversation with your trainer about the exercises you haven't done or your dentist about why you haven't flossed as much as you should have.

I had one of those conversations today. I had been waiting and praying and looking for the opportunity that never seemed to present itself. Finally, with a deep breath, I bit the bullet and took on the initiative of opening dialog.  I was amazed by how open and easy it went. How understanding we both were of each other's situations. I thought, "Thank you God, for intervening here."

As I reflect, one of my favorite verses comes to mind...

1 John 4: 18  - "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear..." 

In prayer, we can rest with an assurance that God is with us and have boldness to take on the things in life that scare us. And, through prayer, we are transformed by love to ease the fears of those around us.