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Friend from Hell

October 27, 2014 by Rothesia Stokes

letting go of fear

FRIEND FROM HELL

I’m letting you go
Yes, this relationship must come to an end

You and I have been thick as thieves for many years
Wherever I am, you’re right there with me

But no more after today
I’m cutting all ties with you

You see, I’ve finally realized that you don’t want the best for me
You’re a negative influence in my life

You’ve held me back for so long
You’ve kept me from reaching my highest potential

Whenever I want to try something new
I hear you in my head saying, “Girl, don’t do that!”

You question, “What if people laugh at you?”
“What if you fail?” you ask

When I think of my wildest dreams
You always urge me to be realistic

You want me be mediocre
To remain stuck where I’ve always been

I want to take risks and do things I’ve never done
But you promise me that it will be my biggest regret

After I listen to you, I’m too scared to try at all
You’re a dreamkiller, a naysayer, a false prophet of doom

All this time, I believed you were there to protect me
To keep me from making the wrong decisions

You’re not who I thought you were
You’re really a spirit that God has not given me

It’s time for me to let you go
This connection is in no way good for my soul

Goodbye, Fear
I’m better off without you

Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: fear

Comments

  1. Teresa says

    December 15, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    I have dealt with fear in the last year or so and I had to come to the point to get rid of it. It was holding me back from so many things that I needed to do. Thank you for this post.

    • Rothesia Stokes says

      December 15, 2014 at 5:33 pm

      Thank you, Teresa. Fear also held me back for many years. I’m glad that this post encouraged you let let go of your fear.

  2. Natasha says

    November 5, 2014 at 10:40 am

    Fear has never been our friend. We hold to him because we think he’s our rational side . Overcoming fear is hard to do but when it’s done it’s so much more freeing.

    • Rothesia Stokes says

      November 5, 2014 at 10:48 am

      Hi Natasha, you’re absolutely right. Overcoming fear gives us so much freedom. Once a person pushes past their fears, there is no limit on what they can accomplish. Thank you for visiting. God Bless!

  3. Dawn says

    November 5, 2014 at 10:20 am

    LOVE. THIS. POEM!!!
    You are awesome and the message is perfect, that fear is not our friend but it is a lie meant to steal kill and destroy the very truth that Christ gives us to live by.
    Blessings,
    Dawn

    • Rothesia Stokes says

      November 5, 2014 at 10:36 am

      Thank you so much Dawn! Yes, fear is always there to steal, kill, and destroy. Only by God’s strength are we able to overcome. Thank you for visiting my site. God Bless!

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