7 Secrets to Overcoming Fear: {5} Be Where You Are
The team snatches a note from a small envelope. Inside are clues to the next destination. They talk strategy as they hurry past the Eiffel Tower.
Eventually, the make it to the next stop a continent away. What they thought would be the end of their journey only leads to another envelope, another set of clues.
With the glory of Africa in the background behind them, they talk of needing to get there, get there, get there.
At last they make it to the final destination.
The prize? A trip around the world.
The surprise? They've already taken it.
Faces shift as they slowly realized that what they were striving for was right in front of them all along. And in the stress of trying to make progress, they missed it.
We all do the same. We tell ourselves...
When the project is done.
When the kids graduate.
When the book is published.
But when we reach that place we find it's not the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, it's just the starting point for the next leg of the journey. We won't be done until we're Home in heaven--and we're realize then that the ultimate destination is not a place but a Person--and he has been with us all along.
When we give up the race of trying to reach that one thing we can let go of so much fear too. Failure isn't as threating. Time doesn't tick as fast. Setbacks become opportunities to slow down and enjoy what's right here.
The Secret: We don't have to fear not getting there (wherever "there" is for us) because we're already exactly where we need to be today.
p.s. I'm also over at my friend Lindsey's place talking about Relentless Love today.
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Holley Gerth
Reader Comments (11)
Oh yes ~ today is here, and here is our "there." So love this, Holley. Off to take the doggy on a walk now, and these words are what I'll be praying on...
xoxoxo
That last sentence...yes. I needed that one today. He's so much bigger than all the plans I have. He's big enough to make today more important than the idea of tomorrow (who's guaranteed tomorrow?!), and use me the most exactly where I am, right this moment, without needing me to pine for some future ideal.
Thanks, Holley!!
Yes it is!! When I go off on the \"journey\" of the hurry-me-thru-life...I miss so darned much...and plus even if i get what I think i'm striving for...there's always another carrot! What I really am seeking is relationship! Thank You Holley :D
Amen Holley! Timely and wise words as usual.
God bless you, Petra x
Excellent encouragement. And a good reminder of my word for the year, NOW! I was seeking and praying about a word that would guide me this year. It's about being in the moment, trusting God now, deciding to say yes or no now, praying now, etc. Blessings to you Holley!
This is awesome. Thank you Holley. Well said " Setbacks become opportunities to slow down and enjoy what's right here." Very encouraging.God bless.
Thank you Holly! Just what I needed to hear. Blessings to you!
Thank you, and bless you, Holley!
You always say just what I need to hear at just the right time. I might be your oldest reader, but you are so very wise and I thank you for your encouragement. Lately I've been counting the days till the weekend, (every week) and counting down till summer vacation...(I'm a teacher!) because I get to retire and we're moving to another part of the state, but I need to SLOW down and enjoy every moment, before it slips away.
Good word.....sometimes I feel like I have to get "there" too and all the time HE is whispering...."You are there", just where you should be. Great, eh?
Love Love Love this blog today. I want to sharpie it to my forhead. As a mother of small children and working it is so important to remember to be in the moment in order to keep balanced. Or else they will be all grown up while I am still striving for their future. God has them in his hands, I do not need to focus so hard on their future, because by being in the moment with them right now--will build the tools they need for their future.