faith over fear

I know, we are deep into the 2021 year already, but I took a much needed break from social media & sharing my life with the internet just to reset & clear my mind a bit. But through the time away, I of course came up some things that I wanted to share. Starting with my word for the year. My word for the year is faith. Specifically having faith over fear in all situations. I don't know when an overwhelming fear entered into my life but in the last few months, I have recognized that it has been holding me back from pursuing my dreams and running toward the good things. I have fear of being a failure, fear of not being "ready" (which I have decided to remove the thought of readiness from my mind too... but that could be a whole topic in it of itself). I have been operating in a way of fear and being paralyzed by fear rather and it feels like I am not moving forward. Over the last year, I have experienced deep hurt, that I would never wish on anyone, but today, I also recognize that I have GROWN. It was big growth in small ways if that makes sense. Although I learned a lot, there was nothing radical...more like a behind-the-scenes pruning season. So this year I am vowing to myself to do "it" afraid, to be strong & courageous, to be confident, be led by God and not by my fear, and to have faith over fear.

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid;do not be discouraged,for theLordyour God will be with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9)

faith over fear necklace: Made by Mary