An economist speaking on National Public Radio about three months ago said that the problem with the economy today is lack of trust, that people are afraid to invest or spend their money. People hold on to their money due to anxiety over a failing market. It didn’t seem that the economist believed these fears to be substantial because nothing significant had changed in the way of things in the market, but this general feeling of wariness was killing the life blood of the world–cash flow. Fear caused the world of commerce to almost stop. When asked for a solution to the problem, the economist could offer no reply. How could he? He’s just an economist, trained in numbers and charts. It would take another professional to approach the situation with an answer, and I believe that Max Lucado has done so beautifully in his book Fearless.
Using his eloquent writing style, Lucado has taken the broad topic of fear and distilled it into tiny, edible pieces. In each chapter, he describes a universal fear, explains it’s complexity and effect, then gives the Biblical antidote. These fears include that of not mattering, disappointing God, running out, not protecting my kids, the final moments of life, and God not being real. Each treatment of these anxieties is full of humorous anecdotes and stirring true stories of faith in the face of fear.
Truthfully, I’ve never been a fan of the gentle voice in Max Lucado’s writing. Lucado wrote Fearless no different than his other books, yet something in this one kept my interest all the way through. I enjoyed his candor, satire and accurate solutions to fear. He’s one of the few who have spoken out on the issue with any form of clarity. I’m sure that you will find this book both inspirational and timely.
That is very true about fear of investment. I seen it happen at work. How else could Timken Bucyrus Distribution Center experience 4 record breaking years in a row then slow down so drastically? In Sept 2008 the Goverment had to freeze stock market then pump money into system otherwise there would have been a worlwide financial collapse. Sounds like a very interesting book!
Yea…I also see it in Real estate. They say it’s a buyers market but they don’t say first get the money.
To sell a house is nearly impossible. People with good credit, good jobs, still can’t get loans because banks are afraid to let loose of finances.
Over and over again…. time after time people seek to buy just to get turned down.It’s a shame to be so fearful.