ABS Lights - warning signs of brakes gone bad or a symbolic of something else

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.

Contemplative Focus:

Who we are never changes. Who we think we are does.

Mary S. Almanac
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Face the Fear

Fear and Faith

Two polar opposites. It is impossible to be full of faith and fear at the same time.

I have faith that my future can be one of financial peace. But to be fully confident of that, I have to face my fear.

What am I fearful about? What is any one fearful about right now?

The economy. Job security. The expenses being greater than the income in my budget.The unplanned for expense that always seems to creep up no matter how carefully I plan.....

The way to manage my fears is to trust that God will take care of me, be confident in my ability to manage my resources to keep within in my budget and just relax.

After all, the beginning of anxiety is the end of faith.

Contemplation Focus:

The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.

George E. Mueller
1918-, American Engineer
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