Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the genesis domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114
how I have learned to let go of fears and worries
This error message is only visible to WordPress admins
Error: Invalid Feed ID.
Dashing Darlin'

Dashing Darlin'

Fashion & Lifestyle Blogger

Looking for something?
Faith

Letting Go of Fears and Worries

Happy Monday my friends!! Hope that you all had a wonderful weekend. Y’all, I’ve been thinking. Haa, yes, I’m going to get somewhere with this!! Do you ever have flashbacks?? I have been having quite a few of them. It’s amazing to see how much that our struggles throughout life help mold us into who we are today. 

As a little girl, I remember being overwhelmed with fear. Fear of the dark, fear of man, fear of failing, fear of not being good enough, fear of the unknown: all of that worry consumed my mind day after day.  I remember lying awake in my bed and being so afraid.. afraid of the outside noises that would somehow seem to sound like strangers whispering outside my window. Afraid of the kids telling each other secrets that could possibly be about me. I felt so alone in these wild emotions. As a teenager, I remember thinking that I wanted to just let it all go. It had been years where so much of my life was robbed. 

When is enough, enough??

 

white tank: Nordstrom || distressed denim shorts: American Eagle || slide platform sandals: American Eagle || aviator sunglasses: Urban Outfitters || earrings: New York and Company || straw tote: Etsy || kimono: LeBoutique

 My kimono obsession continues with LeBoutique. Rock a kimono multiples ways. Read more to find out how I add a splash of floral along with how I let go of fears and worries.My kimono obsession continues with LeBoutique. Rock a kimono multiples ways. Read more to find out how I add a splash of floral along with how I let go of fears and worries.My kimono obsession continues with LeBoutique. Rock a kimono multiples ways. Read more to find out how I add a splash of floral along with how I let go of fears and worries.My kimono obsession continues with LeBoutique. Rock a kimono multiples ways. Read more to find out how I add a splash of floral along with how I let go of fears and worries.My kimono obsession continues with LeBoutique. Rock a kimono multiples ways. Read more to find out how I add a splash of floral along with how I let go of fears and worries.

Well, I didn’t let go of my fears and worries when I was a teenager. It was many years later. It was after my first child that I finally put into practice the “take captive every thought”.  There was a place that I arrived where I  became sick and tired of being sick and tired. Shutting people out of knowing my heart wasn’t an option anymore. Feeling rejected when no one was doing anything to reject me was coming to an end. Feelings of anxiousness were not going to have the last word. This wasn’t an easy journey, but it was a beautiful one. 

How did I learn to walk it out??

Applying Philippians 4:6-8 was seriously a game changer or should I say a life change. Memorize it, write it, post it, and believe it!!! 
1} This though is pure WISDOM:
vs. 6 “Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns.” 
2} This makes me want to shout:
vs. 7 “Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces {takes over the role} worry at the center of your life.”
3} We have to remember to recognize the growth areas and being to replace those areas with His truth:
vs. 8 “Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious – the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse.”
Again, memorize it, write it, post it, and believe it!!!
He will begin to change you from the inside out.  

white tank: Nordstrom || distressed denim shorts: American Eagle || slide platform sandals: American Eagle || aviator sunglasses: Urban Outfitters || earrings: New York and Company || straw tote: Etsy || kimono: LeBoutique

Photos by Lauren Carroll

Related Posts

Reader Interactions

Comments

  3. Jamie Beckham says

    Love this whole look, so bright && perfect for summertime!

    Thank you for sharing your heart – I totally needed to read this on this Monday morning!
    I think letting go of fear and worries is such a struggle, but it is so awesome knowing we can lay all of our worries and anxieties on HIM and he will take them away for us.

  5. Rachel Ritlop says

    Love this post! It’s crazy to think about how much our fears and insecurities impact our lives for sure. Super cute outfit and pics.. you’re so gorg!

  8. Julie yuchnnewicz ( Jules❤️) says

    Wow , you just explained me!!! Thank you so much for this, I just got back from hearing Lisa Bevere speak in Houston and it was great , I prayed for my family before I left, they do not know Jesus, By time I got home I felt overwhelmed with sadness , rejection, the lies of the enemy telling me your prayers didn’t matter etc ??I have always struggled with rejection all my life and from my marriage if 30 years..struggled with fear of knowing what my purpose is in Christ , Prayer is my thing, but the struggle with my calling and purpose is tough, it burns in my heart for soul and prayer and speaking truth to others and prayer for the nation, I have battled so so much with the rejection and insecurity, fear of failure..I have an amazing testimony of what God brought me out of , I’m a walking miracle , living proof he’s our deliverer!????Thank you for sharing this and will quote these scriptures … I sure miss hearing you on Pink.insence ?God bless you and praying for you.

  11. Ash Sears says

    It’s kinda like you were in my head today. Anxiety has been such a problem for me lately. Really needed to read this post. Thanks!

  14. Ruthie Ridley says

    You look BEYOND amaazzzing!! This post just preaches to me! Over the past 3 years the Lord has taken me on a journey to fight fear and it has been hard but oh so rewarding and I have been empowered in His strength and promise. LOVED this post and the weighted truth behind it!!!! Love you friend!! XOXO

  19. Taylor Ann says

    Love everything about this post. God is there to help us conquer all our fears. Thank you for that reminder. And you look adorable.

This error message is only visible to WordPress admins
Error: Invalid Feed ID.