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Let Your Fears Take Flight
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by Amanda Lynette
ear and anxiety can strip away all of your joy and happiness. It can take away your freedom and leave you feeling dependent on others. It makes you feel like
you are not enough or worthy. As a commercial drone pilot, I am ashamed to share
“God did not give us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). I jumped up, got dressed, packed up the drone, and headed out the door. I arrived at the location where the park ranger confirmed my permission to fly and began
this story, but I know it is beneficial for others to hear. My
unloading my equipment. I carefully went through my
position at work allows me to attend drone events to share my
setup and safety steps. The time had come for taking off. I
company’s online school with those, like myself, who are working to become Part-107 certified pilots. I love to fly drones and capture the beauty of our earth from an aerial perspective. In the year that I have had my certificate, I’ve never flown a full mission by myself, meaning someone else always sets up the apps and gets things charged and ready for me, so all I have to do is fly. I am now solo most of the time and have wanted to fly. This past week, I had a friend in town who was willing to tag along, so I thought, “The time is now. I can do this.” However, I let fear and anxiety take over. The excuses I gave myself were everything from “The weather does not look great” to “There are problems with the iPad.”
was in the beautiful Red Rock Canyon all by myself, and I
I made myself so nervous and unsure that I did not get to
was determined to dominate that flight.
fly. Thankfully, before leaving, my friend shared some very
I did it! It was so liberating to push my fears to the side.
encouraging words that would later ignite a fire within me to
The devil is hard at work trying to make us feel like
try again. The following day, I responded to my shortcomings in the worst way: I lay in bed, covered my head, and accepted my defeat. I was so disappointed in myself. I knew I had it in
our own worst enemies. But our God is stronger, and we can do all things through Him who strengthens us (Philippians 4:13)! God is encouraging and pushing us to acknowledge
me to do this on my own, but I could not find the courage.
who we are in Him! Kick your fears and shortcomings
Then, as I was lying in bed, I was reminded of the
to the curb, and embrace your abilities. Mistakes might
encouragement from my friend. We spent most of the week
happen, but you will learn and grow from them. You will
exploring the outdoors with adventurous hikes, during which
never know what might happen in life if your fears never
she said, “It sparks your freedom to be out here in nature
let you take flight!
so right. Out there in nature, you can be yourself! It’s a place where you can own who you are and the abilities you hold.
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About The Author
with no one telling you what you can or can’t do.” She was Amanda Lynette is a Christian blogger, inspirational speaker, home-school mom, nature lover, and a Slim-Fast ambassador who loves to travel, explore, and remind others that they are enough and worthy. Visit www.amandalynette.com for a daily dose of encouragement.
