Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he – Proverbs 29:18
Fear rarely operates on its own;
Its work is too great to do alone.
So, Fear will frequently rely
On the help of a trusted ally.
Doubt is this friend’s name,
Whose objective is the same.
Fear outwardly projects the lead,
While Doubt subtly plants a seed.
They are a highly effective team
At derailing a person’s dream—
Until Faith is actively exercised,
And Fear is no longer recognized.
When fear is allowed to take a dominant role, it will certainly impair one’s focus, causing confusion and inactivity. I’ve discovered that waiting for doubts and other triggers of resistance to disappear before venturing out is futile. I must instead forge ahead, even if fear and its allies accompany me. In other words, I need to look at fear in a new way, such as “Faith Exercised Against Reluctance,” trusting God to empower me.
If you feel unfocused because of anger, a desire for revenge, fear, or other prevailing emotions, I encourage you to seek God’s help and His guidance. He has the perfect eye drops for blurred vision.