The Death of Fear

Fear has to die if we want to grow.

So many of us get stuck in the same cycle — no progress, no real change, no peace. And when we look at why, we usually point to our circumstances: money, time, energy, the season we’re in.

But the truth is this: we’re stuck because we’re afraid to change.

We say we want peace. Okay — what kind of peace?

Peace in your family?

Then something might need to shift. Maybe it’s learning to communicate differently, showing up with more patience, adjusting your routines, or actually listening to your spouse instead of reacting.

Peace in your mind?

When’s the last time you allowed yourself silence?

When did you last do something you enjoy?

When did you last cry and actually let it out?

How’s your prayer life — real prayer, not just thinking about God on the go?

Peace requires discomfort.

Growth requires discomfort.

Freedom requires discomfort.

We let circumstances run our lives.

We say “I can’t” before we even ask if we can.

Like not seeing your friends because “your wife is tired” — but did you even talk to her about it?

Or wanting to leave a job that drains you, but choosing to stay because the unknown feels scarier than the misery you already know.

Most of the time, the thing holding us back is fear: Fear of failing.

Fear of being told no.

Fear of changing who we’ve always been.

But here’s the truth:

We will never become who we were meant to be by staying comfortable.

Growth comes from taking intentional risks.

Trying. Failing. Learning. Adjusting.

Moving forward anyway.

At the end of your life, will you be able to say you gave everything you had to become the person God created you to be?

Or did fear run the show?