How To Overcome Fear, Doubt and Insecurity

Have you ever had one of those days? You know, the kind of day where you just can’t figure out how to overcome fear, doubt, and insecurity? Maybe it’s because of something that happened, or something that didn’t happen, or maybe it just blindsided you for no apparent reason at all. Whatever the culprit, you can’t help but ask yourself, “why do I even bother?”, and quitting seems like a great and very possible solution….

If you answered no to this question, you’re either very lucky or you’re lying to yourself. The truth is that most of us struggle at one point or another with feelings that we’re not good enough, we’re not worthy, or we’re not capable (does that make you feel less alone in your struggles?). These feelings are enough to stop some people dead in their tracks. But we’re different, right?

As students of personal development we know that we need to live in gratitude, make vision and belief the cornerstone of our lives, and always, always, always mind our minds.

Despite this knowledge, sometimes you just hit a brick wall that seems impossible to hurdle, which is especially difficult for those of us who understand what it is to be enlightened. In fact, some of us (myself included…) have even made the situation worse by feeling guilty for feeling bad.

The reason I bring this all up is, just last week I had one of those days.

Oddly enough (although I believe there are no coincidences in life….), that dark cloud of negativity was precipitated by an unusual event. Just 2 days earlier, one of the most self confident, successful, capable people I know broke down and shared feelings of self doubt. I was totally blown away that this person, who “so” has it all together, could even have these kinds of feelings, or struggle with the same issue that I sometimes think is only for the weak at heart: how to overcome fear, doubt, and insecurity. Yet their pain was a gift to me. It gave me clarity and strength.  I saw first-hand that this is a human condition, one that strikes even the best of us.

Just 2 days later, out of the clear blue, that self loathing, scared, overwhelming voice of defeat started singing its ugly tune inside my head. Hopelessness and helplessness started to take over and I felt unable to fight it. But thankfully, rather than sticking around for days – as it sometimes does – this came and went in a matter of hours. Maybe it’s because of the personal development work I’ve been doing, maybe my spiritual growth, maybe the fact that I actually know what I’m doing, maybe Divine Grace. Probably a combo deal.  Whatever the reason, I want to share two very significant changes in mindset that brought me back into the light.

The Enemy Is Cunning

My spiritual journey has taken me down a new path, one which brings the Word of God into a whole new light and meaning, making it much more real in my everyday life. One of the realities is that just as there is a God, there is an enemy. He is cunning, wishes to break and destroy us, and is willing to do whatever it takes to see us suffer and keep us in bondage.

As the darkness and despair began to fight for control in my mind, I recognized for the first time that these thoughts and feelings were not mine….they were not me. They were coming from the enemy, they were fighting to destroy my will, and I had the choice to allow that to happen – or to stand up and defend myself.

This evil enemy wants to keep me in bondage. He knows that I’m on a steady path towards freedom, and that I plan to take many along with me. He also knows that the easiest way to prevent this good from flowing into my life is to plant the seeds within my mind that will lead to self sabotage. After all, it ALL begins in the mind. Yes, very cunning indeed….use my own mind to create my own downfall!

I guess it’s just a part of my personality that I’m usually willing to fight for what I want. When I saw this as a fight against an evil enemy rather than a weakness that I couldn’t control I had one of those “ah-ha” moments and something clicked in my mind. I wasn’t going to lose this fight.

I am stronger than the enemy.

I WIN

Many of us, me included, have been taught that there is a great reward waiting for us beyond this lifetime. It’s been held out in front of me ever since I can remember, an elusive promise of something better in exchange for living a good life.

What I’m beginning to wake up to is the fact that this promised land is available to each and every one of us here on earth…..today. There’s a Divine plan for my life and if I play it out with faith and knowing, I will always win.

Within my own being I have everything I need

Rather than trying to explain it, I invite you to watch as Pastor James Wood delivers a message that practically brought me to tears. Yes, it’s long but I can guarantee you it will touch your soul and may even impact your life in a major way.

Not only is Pastor Wood my spiritual leader, but he’s also my business partner, friend, and mentor (for which I am tremendously grateful). If you’d like to experience more of his messages you can visit his youtube channel or Facebook page at His Greater Worx

Why am I sharing this story of my weakness with you? It was in hearing a friend do the same that helped me to realize that I am not alone in this, and that all I have to do is look to the Truth to set me free.  I’ve picked up some emotional and spiritual tools that have taught me how to overcome fear, doubt, and insecurity when they try to invade my soul. Maybe a day will come when you’ll be overcome by the pain of hopelessness and you’ll remember back to this post. Maybe one thing that helped me will help you.

Be Blessed!

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