“The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.”
Romans 8:16

1.  Do You Know What Fear Is?
Let’s talk about fear. Fear is a useless emotion. Think of the word FEAR as standing for False Evidence Appearing Real. That means when you feel fear about doing something, it’s because something is lying to your eyes and ears and making you believe you do not have what it takes to reach a goal or bring success into your life. Fear is a self-fulfilling prophecy, the closest thing to the devil reaching into your life to wreak havoc and cause you misery. Of course, as with all things involving the Laws of Thinking, you have to choose to let fear become a factor in your life. If you do, then you reap the results, just as you do when you approach your life with confidence and trust in God.

Fear brings pain and struggle to your life because it prevents you from taking actions that benefit you and fulfill the vision of the Almighty, but that’s not fear’s greatest effect. The most damaging effect of fear comes in the mind. Here’s something you should know:

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Chapter 1

Do You Know Who You Are?

Then the Lord said to Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet.”— Exodus 7:1

Who are you?

You may have thought you knew the answer to that question, but you probably did not. Don’t tell me your name; that’s what you’re called, not who you are. Until you know who you are, you will not understand where you belong. Once you know who you are, it will become abundantly clear why you are here on earth, in your body, at this time.

Let’s begin this exploration by looking at one of the most famous scenes from the Old Testament: Moses speaking to the burning bush. In this passage of the Bible, Moses hears the voice of God speaking to him from a bush that burns but is not consumed. Aware that the bush’s not being consumed is a miracle, Moses humbles himself before the Lord and receives the charge that will change his life: liberating the Hebrews from bondage.

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