“Fear-driven people often miss great opportunities because they’re afraid to venture out.”

A thought by Rick Warren, (2012-10-23) from his book, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? (p. 38). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. (Click on the title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.)

There are so many different types of emotions that hold us back from living out our potential and without a doubt fear is one of them. I am right now at a point in my life that I am stepping out from my world of security into a new world of adventure and there is some fear involved in it. But my excitement and challenge is overpowering my fear.

Rick says, “Fear is a self-imposed prison that will keep you from becoming what God intends for you to be. You must move against it with the weapons of faith and love.” Even at 67 God is not finished with my life.

The Bible in 1 John 4:18 (MSG) says, “Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life — fear of death, fear of judgment — is one not yet fully formed in love.”

I want to be driven by God’s love and purpose not fear. Because of His love for me I know I can trust Him to be there when I follow Him. He is out ahead preparing the way. That is why I am in Hollywood today. I now see why He has led us to California. He has been preparing us for this time in our life for 25 years. Life is exciting.

What about you? What is driving you? Fear or love?

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