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Living in Perfect Peace: Walking Boldly in Your Purpose

Living in Perfect Peace: Walking Boldly in Your Purpose

Piece by Peace: Putting You Back Together in Christ Devotional: 4 of 4

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Erika Chilton
May 02, 2025
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I used to think fear was just a part of who I was.

I called it “discernment.”
I dressed it up as “wisdom.”
But underneath the spiritual language was just a scared girl who didn’t believe she could be used.

I delayed decisions.
I second-guessed the call.
I rehearsed failure before I ever tried—because fear whispered, “You’re not ready. You’re not enough.”

But h…

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