Hidden gifts

From Crisis Points: Working Through Personal Problems by Julian Sleigh:
(Paraphrased)

Look at the demons in our lives that make us shrink in fear and revulsion, as bearers of gifts hidden under their wings. If we challenge them and make them give up their gifts, they will be satisfied and will fly away, leaving us to benefit from what they brought.

We have three choices when looking at our fears:

1. Ignore it and hope it will go away. It won’t.

2. Try and live with it. Not forever.

3. Look for the gift in our fear and benefit from it.

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Rebecca
Hi. I'm so glad you're here. My blog focuses on faith and mental health issues such as mood disorders like depression, anxiety, and dysthymia (chronic low moods that don't qualify as depression.) I post DIY and decorating projects when I can. My book, "Depression Has A Big Voice. Make Yours Bigger! (Expanded Edition), is on sale at all online retailers. I have a Psychology degree and post-graduate courses in Clinical Pastoral Education. I am a former hospital chaplain, Bible teacher, and retreat/conference inspirational speaker. Thank you for visiting and may you feel God's presence today.
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