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Have you ever felt that gnawing sense of uncertainty that makes your heart race and your mind spiral? That's what we're tackling today—the universal human challenge of dealing with fear.
As I reflected on the biblical moment when Christ cried, "My God, why have you forsaken me?", I realized something profound about fear. Often, it's that sense of abandonment—of being utterly alone—that triggers our deepest anxieties. Fear, which I describe as "False Evidence Appearing Real," presents us with illusions that shape our perception and reactions.
The way I've learned to handle fear is through what I call our "homeostatic quotient"—maintaining internal balance regardless of external chaos. Take a moment with pen and paper to list everything within your control. This simple exercise shifts focus from what you can't change to what you can, bringing remarkable clarity to an anxious mind. When I catch myself in that spiral of panic, I pause and redirect my thoughts to areas where I have agency.
We're living through unprecedented times of disruption and change. Our finances, lifestyles, and relationships face constant pressure as systems evolve at breakneck speed. But perspective is powerful—humans have always adapted. Before our technology-saturated world, people lived fulfilled lives with much less. This reminds us that many of our "necessities" are actually preferences.
What gives me the most peace is remembering that God provides in times of abundance and sustains in times of lack. Even the most powerful people on earth sleep—becoming completely vulnerable for hours each day. Who watches over them then? This thought fills me with joy, knowing there's a divine hand guiding us even when we're unaware.
If you're struggling with fear today, know this: it's okay to feel afraid, but you don't have to stay there. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen—the perfect antidote to fear's false evidence. Stop comparing yourself to others and remember that He who does not change is with you, becoming your limitless limit.
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