Peter stepped out of the boat and walked towards Jesus. Then he noticed the wind, became afraid and began to sink.
Jesus reached out to him. He didn’t leave Peter struggling in the water. (Matthew 14:28–31)
There’s something important here about where attention goes when circumstances become difficult.
Science shows that stress can make familiar responses more likely to resurface. An old fear returning doesn’t necessarily mean the work of renewal has failed.
the mind thinks, feels and chooses. Learning to direct thinking intentionally is a process, particularly when life becomes demanding.
“Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” — Galatians 6:9 (NKJV)
Perhaps progress is not measured by never experiencing fear again, but by learning to respond differently when it appears. What is difficult to stop doing? And start doing ?