Faith

The voice inside says, “You won’t make any difference! You can’t make it! You might as well give it all up!” Sometimes when the voice gets louder, our confidence diminishes – and we learn to believe that it is, indeed, helpless – and hopeless.

Such is the effect of fear! It cripples our rationality, hijacks our emotions and leaves us vulnerable.

Fear causes us to run away as far as our little legs can carry us. No wonder it is exhausting when we are fearful.

We are surrounded by people who are fearful. Thankfully, not all of them ended up defeated. When Singapore was ousted out of Malaysia many years ago, Lee Kuan Yew had many reasons to be fearful. Yet, he could have despaired and gave up.

But he didn’t. Because his fears put him to work, I am enjoying the best of what Singapore is today.

When we hear such stories, we are both impressed and inspired by them.

It is because we can identify these stories of faith and courage – and yes, deep inside, you are a person of faith.

Don’t let fear to cause you to run away from your faith.

When fear comes knocking at your door – answer it with faith.

Because faith says the future is different.

And you can make a difference!