Did you know the greatest fear of people – is people – some of us are obsessed by what other people think. Some of us are guided only by what other people think, and not what they really want to do.
Being afraid of people and what they think, is a real and certain danger because we are not being true to ourselves. Letting our authentic self be changed by the approval of others, is damaging our self-worth. Why do you think you need their approval? Why is their opinion, so important?
Fearing people weakens our character and this does not make us strong. Our resilience is weakened. My story is everyone in my family totally disapproved of my husband to be as they were convinced, he would destroy my life. So we swore all our guests into silence, arranged a wedding in secret, and eloped. We did not need everyone’s approval as we knew – it was right for us.
When you face opposition and the people around you don\’t approve of your next move, will you take your own counsel, rise up and courageously make a fearless decision? Can you be brave? Will you demonstrate courage? Courage is the will to persevere. When you know you are right – the tough keep going.
Be wise because, ‘The fear of man brings a snare.’ Proverbs 29:25