Living Fearlessly

Is there something in your life that is holding you back from getting your goals accomplished? Are you scared about something? Are you fearful of failure? Do you want to attack your fear head on so that you can get to the next level of your life?
Well now is as good a time as ever! Today is the first day to the rest of your life. I have a real fear of heights. I have been talking about going and doing bungee jumping or something like this to overcome. I talked with a friend last night who asked me if I wanted to go with her to Vegas and ride the rides on top of the stratosphere! 800 something feet above the ground!! Of course I said "no way." But, can I get over the fear by moving around it. It reminds me of a story in the Bible. God had promised Abraham that he would inherit the promise land. It took years and years but they finally arrived to the edge of the promised land. They were nervous about what was on the other side. They sent 12 spies to go and search out the land. The spies came back and reported that the enemy was too great. They were "grasshoppers" compared to the enemy. The spies were fearful. They were afraid and had lost there trust in the Lord. God had promised them the land. A land where milk and honey flowed. A land of blessing. A land of their own!
God has promise for your life. He has blessings and abundance for your life. Whether you are called by God or not you have an opportunity to experience Gods blessing in your life.
But, here is the catch. In order to get to the next level, you must take the next step. You can't reach the top of a 20 story building without going up the steps. You can't get the next place without overcoming your fears! What are you afraid of? What do you have to lose? If you are a salesman, all they can do is say no. If you want to start a business, the worst case scenario is it doesn't work out and you are back where you started. If you want that promotion or raise, kick it to the next level. You only have one life to live. You see, because the spies came back and exaggerated their reports because of their fear, most of the people that were there on the edge of a major abundant life never made into the land. Press through. Overcome. And live a greater life!! A fearless life!