Overcoming Fear and Stepping into Confidence

freshstartmeadows
Mar 6
2 min read

Lisa always felt stuck. Fear had controlled her life for as long as she could remember—fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of stepping outside of what was "comfortable." Every time an opportunity arose, she would hesitate, letting fear convince her she wasn’t ready.

One day, Lisa came to me for coaching, feeling frustrated that her life wasn’t moving forward. "I know I have gifts, I know I should be doing more, but I just can’t seem to take action," she confessed. Fear had become her prison, keeping her from walking in the confidence God had given her.

Understanding the Grip of Fear: Fear isn’t just an emotion—it’s a stronghold. It whispers lies like:

"You’re not ready."
"You’ll fail if you try."
"People will judge you."
"You’re not good enough."

The Bible tells us in 2 Timothy 1:7, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind." This verse became a guiding truth for Lisa’s transformation. Fear is not from God—confidence and boldness are.

Taking the First Steps Toward Confidence: Here’s what Lisa did to break free:

She wrote down every fear she had and compared it to what God’s Word says.
She replaced her fears with declarations: "I am bold, I am capable, I am called."
She took small steps of faith—even when she didn’t feel ready.

Confidence is not the absence of fear. It’s choosing to move forward despite it.

Faith-Based Strategies to Overcome Fear:

Shift Your Perspective: Ask yourself, "What’s the worst that could happen? And what if it actually works out?"
Step Out in Faith: Action destroys fear. Every time you take a step forward, fear loses power over you.
Surround Yourself with Encouragement: Be in spaces that reinforce confidence and growth.

Affirmations for Boldness:

I move forward in faith, not fear.
God has equipped me for every good work.
I am bold and confident in my calling.
Fear has no place in my life—I walk in power and love.

Final Thoughts: Lisa’s journey wasn’t overnight, but step by step, she began to walk in boldness. She started her dream project. She spoke at an event. She realized that fear only had power when she let it.

If you’ve been hesitating, waiting for the "right time," this is your confirmation: Move forward. Fear is not your portion—faith is.

📌 Next Step: Book a Clarity Call today to step into the confidence God has given you.