FEAR
Dr. Benedicta Adwoa Hayford
Medical Doctor || President, RTC Foundation || CLP Fellow || Non-Profit Management || Ranked #4 Doctors and Medicine Ghana by Favikon
The number of opportunities I have lost because I was too afraid to try are far too numerous.
Academic, career, and relationship opportunities missed are countless.
What about you, dear one?
What valuable opportunities have you lost simply because you were too afraid to try?
Remember, the last step to every breakthrough is BOLDNESS.
You may pray all you want, do the market research and analysis, seek counsel etc.
But you will only see results when you take that BOLD STEP!
Many times, we already have all the knowledge, and resources that we need - the only thing that holds us back is FEAR.
It’s hard to believe how irrational fear can make us.
Deceiving us into thinking that we are not qualified, prepared, or worthy enough to pursue a cause when actually the solution to the problem of millions lies bare in our hands.
But I dare say, you are more than capable to do the task, and that which you are afraid of is also afraid of you! - helplessly at the mercy of your enormous potential and strength.
For 40 years, the Israelites stood at the door of the promised land paralysed by the fear of a people whom they claimed were so dreadful that they saw themselves as grasshoppers in comparison to them.
But hear what these same people had to say about Israel…
“Everyone in the land is living in terror, for we have heard how the Lord had made a dry path for you through the Red Sea when you left Egypt…..No wonder our hearts have melted in fear. No one has the courage to fight after hearing such things. For the Lord your God is the Supreme God of the heavens above the earth”
My goodness!
Additionally, the only reason why the Wall of Jericho was built was because these people were so afraid of the Israelites - they knew they wouldn't even want a chance to fight them.
Do you see the way fear can make one say irrational things?
Do you realise how fear can make a champion resend defeat even before the match?
What has fear robbed you of?
What are you too afraid to try?
As young Africans, there are so many things that we need to dare to do.
Which African would dare say "I want to own railway lines in my country?"
Which Ghanaian has dared to say "I want to own airplanes in my country, our own telecommunications?"
Through Christ who strengthens us,
Do not think of your life small, or
Consider the impossibility of your vision.
Rather, Be BOLD and take what rightfully belongs to you.
No more should FEAR hold you back!
This newsletter is a transcribed excerpt of the message "Fear" delivered by Sam Dollar on his podcast "Renew Your Mind Podcast".
This is not the full message; this is barely a scratching of the surface.
The links to the audio are shared below.
Tap on them for a good listen.
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3 个月Very informative
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3 个月Thanks Dr. Benedicta Hayford. You are right in your delivery that, you can lose many of the opportunities which come our way, due to fear. Certain times, all that you need is that, step of faith or the required boldness and you will through. Do have a fruitful week.
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3 个月Its my Openion i thinks tell about Fear often holds us back, casting a shadow over our potential and choices. It thrives in uncertainty, but once we confront it directly, it loses its power. Embracing challenges and moving forward, despite our fears, allows us to grow and overcome the limitations they impose. F. False E. Evidence A. Appearing R. Real ??
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3 个月Insightful