I'm a Coward

I'm not easily startled. Not like Pastor JT and we all know what it looks like when he gets startled.

But, being startled is not the same as being afraid. And being afraid is not the same as being cowardly.

My oldest daughter is afraid of storms. I'm not. There are things I could work a real good fear up over, but I won't go there. But, being a coward, well, that doesn't sit as easily as being afraid. It's like with the word "afraid" there is something in us that could muster up some resolve, some courage and see ourselves through. Being cowardly, well, that's just spineless and weak.

Webster's says this about "afraid"
1 : filled with fear or apprehension
2 : filled with concern or regret over an unwanted situation
3 : having a dislike for something

And this about "coward"
--one who shows disgraceful fear or timidity

Yep, there's a difference. A coward carried disgrace. Being afraid is simply a feeling.

I have been both, but if I take a good look, I have been, and am, a coward when it comes to certain things. I don't want to be that way. I don't like that characteristic, that flaw. It's so not Jesus.

As my fellow bloggers and Christ followers, pray that I would be bold, not cowardly. Pray that I would have dignity and honor, not disgrace. Pray that I do the things Christ calls us to do.

I remind myself...there is no fear in love.