When we lived in Nepal, I hated the suspension bridges for pedestrians. The heights, wind, and lengths of these bridges scared me. But oftentimes we would have to cross several of these bridges to get where we were going. Several times I would sit and pray before crossing. Prayer gave me a different perspective on the crossing. It refocused my attention away from the danger and onto the One who held me in His hands.
All of us can be subject to fears in different areas of our lives. We can have fears regarding health, security, future, relationships and many other things. Often our fears result from our desire to control our lives. When things seem to be out of our control, fear rises. 2 Timothy 1:7 says, “for God gave us a spirit not of fear, but of power and love and self-control.” To overcome fear we have to release control and turn the object of our fear over to God, pretty much like I was able to do on the suspension bridges.
Reluctant Retiree 