facing fears

Tomorrow I get to go in to school with my 1st grader, to help him overcome his fear of wearing his new hearing aid. The school guidance counselor is going to let me come in with him during a "difference day" time. She will read a book about everyone being different, and then have the kids tell about what makes them different. I'll be there with my boy to show off his new hearing aid and how cool it is. He is very scared about being made fun of. I really hope this helps him. This could be one of those defining moments in his little life, where he faces his fears and grows as a person. Really, that is what life is right? We are continually faced with adversity and fears that we must conquer to live life to the fullest. I'm praying for courage for my little guy tomorrow. What fears are you currently facing?

facing fears

Sunday, we are talking about facing your fears. My boy Kaden just got a hearing aid in one ear and is afraid to wear it to school. He will wear it to church and everywhere else, but not school. I asked him if any kids have glasses, and he said one girl does, but keeps them in her bag, so no one will make fun of her. As a dad, I can't believe that my 6yr old 1st grader already struggles with fear of what others think. I had a good talk with him about courage and being a leader. I told him that I believed that he had the courage to face being afraid. Still though, he is not there yet.
Isn't it amazing how from around the 1st grade until now, we let fears control us and keep us from living life to the fullest? I have found that fear grows when it is left alone and it's power intensifies. Also, I have found that when I gain the courage and face my fears, it usually wasn't nearly as bad as I thought. My question to you then is: What fears are hindering you and what are you going to do about it?