In the Loop with Andy Andrews

ITL203: How Fear Shapes Your Life—and How to Take Control

Listen Later

On this week’s episode, I answer two listener questions on how fear shapes your life and how to balance belief in yourself against pride.

 

I find many instances indicating that God can use tragedy and bad choices to fulfill His purposes, but I don’t find any evidence that God decides to make you scared.

  • The times that I have been scared have usually been instances that I’ve kind of brought on myself.
  • I can’t imagine God would say “Fear not” so many times but still try to instill fear in us anyway.

    •  

    Adam started at a new school this year and he was fearful.

    • I talked to him about purpose and we broke down all the things he might have to be fearful of.
    • When he came home from school I asked how it was and he said it was different. I said, “Good different?” He said, “It was.” So, if it’s different, and it’s good, then it’s probably better.

      •  

      The old saying is that God made you with a purpose.

      • If you’re out there speaking thoughts and truths that you’ve spent time struggling with, you’re wide open to criticism.
      • But if He made you that way—with a purpose—then He believes in you. And if you believe in Him then you believe in His creation...yourself.

        •  

        Tune in to the full episode to hear Andy tell a story about the night former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jim Palmer was elected into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.

         

        Questions for Listeners

        Do you have a question? Call in and your question might be featured on the show!

        • Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY
        • E-Mail: [email protected]
        • Facebook.com/AndyAndrews
        • Twitter.com/AndyAndrews
          • ...more
          View all episodesView all episodes
          Download on the App Store
          In the Loop with Andy AndrewsBy Andy Andrews, hosted by David Loy
          • 4.9
          • 4.9
          • 4.9
          • 4.9
          • 4.9

          4.9

          615 ratings