Do you ever let your old friend Fear hold you back? It’s all good. We all do it at times, (myself included – far more than I wish was the case…) But little by little, I’m learning to work through my fears and be brave. Truth: it’s not as easy as I wish it was, but it is something I am able to do when I put my mind to it. And I know you can too. 🙂
Fear, my old friend, it’s time to say goodbye.
It’s time for me to be brave, it’s time for me to try.
It’s time for me to listen to what my heart is telling me.
It’s time for me to be the person God needs me to be.
Many times, along our way, you’ve kept me safe from harm.
But now I need to be the one to let go of your charm.
I need to do the things you tell me are too hard.
All your silly little warnings – I’m going to disregard.
Because too long you’ve kept me in a place not good for me
And now I want to live my life from a place where I feel free.
You can come and visit me every now and then
But I’ll have to kick you out if you hold be back again.
Sometimes you’re too controlling – yes, I know you think it’s good.
But there’s usually not much danger lurking in my neighborhood.
Fear old friend, I no longer care what others think.
I see Life waiting there and it’s time I took a drink.
So, I’m going to fix my hair up, and dress up nice and neat.
Then I’m going to walk around on my own two little feet.
No longer carry you around – a burden on my back.
No longer listen to the things you seem to think I lack.
No longer listen to you “think that I’m no good”.
Or “Of course you think I won’t – even if I could”.
Because old friend, the truth is simply: “Yes I can!”
I can do hard things no matter where I am.
I am kind and good, with the Savior by my side
And He always has my back, if His teaching I abide.
Old friend, the truth is, you’re being replaced by someone new.
Yes, old friend, Faith knows of all the things that I can do.
Faith is always there for me to help me on my way.
Faith is always there for me at any time of day.
Faith likes to remind me that the Hard Times help me grow.
Faith likes to cheer me on when I get up and I go.
Faith helps me see the good where you only see the bad.
Faith helps me see my blessings, helps me feel content and glad.
And Fear, there are things in life I just can’t do with you.
Things I need to do that you’ll never want me to.
So, Fear old friend, its time now we simply part our ways.
Faith will now be my tag along for the rest of my long days.
So, Fear old friend, it comes the time for us to say goodbye.
For with my new friend Faith now, it’s time for me to fly.