The brake warning light came on my car today. This can only mean one thing : an expensive repair and a car that is not safe to drive, so I have to do something about it now. Sigh.
So let's try to turn this around into something positive. Instead of it being a situation that creates intense panic- let's diffuse the panic and deal with the fear.
Let's suspend reality for 30 seconds here and say the ABS light coming on is symbolic warning sign that correlates to fear of financial stress. Since the light on my dashboard has captured my attention, what am I supposed to learn from and change in this situation? There's that stinkin' fear again creeping into my consciousness......
The deeper meaning behind the light coming on reveals fear of financial stress and causes me much distress. In fact, I am consumed with worry--NOT ON THE ROAD TO FINANCIAL PEACE right now, are we?
So face the fear. OK.
Fear could be defined as FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL.
Well, what is the false evidence? What exactly am I afraid of?
Answer: Not having the money to pay for it and wiping out my savings as my small savings accounts offers me a tiny measure of security. My security is gone with the zero balance in my savings account. That is really what I am afraid of - loss of security.
What is the false evidence? I would have to say it is because I am seeking security in the ability to accrue savings, which should be replaced with a security in God's provision for me.
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Saturday, May 30, 2009
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