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We are continuing to build off of our message on Sunday about avoiding the fear of man. In this short article by Blake Glossom, we get an insight into how he battles fear -- but fear as we more commonly encourter it today: insecurity. Some call that social anxiety. You can access the full article (5 minute read) by clicking --> here <--

After many failed efforts to overcome his insecurity - the fear of the opinions of other people - he settled on these four ways to deal with it from a biblical perspective. 

1. Pursue compassion, not confidence. There are all sorts of strategies and classes you can purchase on the internet that promise you they that can make you into a more confident and interesting person. Fooey! Instead, approach each interaction from an attitude of grace - that is, you are haveing grace on the person that you are encountering. This comes from seeing them as a person in great need (just like you). Have compassion on them!

2. Beat fear to the punch.

Then my enemies will turn back
    in the day when I call.
    This I know, that God is for me. (Ps 56:9)

3. Check your feed. In other words, what are you feeding?  Faith or fear? What you feed the most will eventually rule over the other. It's a process pilgrim - hang in there!

4. Remember who you are (and whose you are). You are a child of the King of creation! You entertain a position that is infinitely greater than those who know not Christ who are around you.

Now, go give them Jesus - they need him so desparately! Find courage, for God is with you. What/whom shall you fear?