You Got to Have Faith
"Fear cannot exist in the presence of faith. Fear only exists because you feel that you are not in control. Give up the need to be in control, take a leap in faith and fear will vanish as the mists in the morning sun".
- John Harricharan
"George Michael sang that you gotta have faith, faith, faith—but in a world that constantly tests our beliefs, what does having faith really mean?"
Through my journey of self discovery, I have been taught to always choose love over fear. This philosophy sounds ideal in theory, but how do we actually implement it?
First, we must recognise the energy of fear. Some define it as "false evidence appearing real," but what is it truly?
Fear manifests as a constant stream of negative thoughts—research suggests we have over 70,000 thoughts daily, many of which are negative or worrisome. These thoughts are deeply embedded in our unconscious mind, shaped by past experiences, ancestral imprints, and societal conditioning. As Carl Jung stated, "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life, and you will call it fate." Without this awareness, we remain stuck in cycles, living on autopilot.
However, choosing love over fear can be complex. Love can be painful and may evoke fears of loss, rejection, and abandonment. When love itself feels intimidating, we often retreat into fear as a form of protection.
What if, instead of choosing love over fear, we chose faith over fear? Faith creates an energetic shift—one of hope, strength, and trust. Faith isn't necessarily about religion; it's about connecting with your own spiritual consciousness and awareness.
Choosing faith means viewing fear not as a stop sign, but as a doorway to growth. It allows us to move forward, even when the path is uncertain.
So today, I want to challenge the idea of rather choosing love over fear— What if, instead of choosing love over fear, you chose faith ?
Faith doesn't have to be linked to religion, as its essence extends far beyond religious beliefs. At its core, faith is about trust—trust in yourself, in life, in the unseen forces that guide you, and in the unfolding of your own journey. It’s an energy, a deep inner knowing, rather than a doctrine or a set of rules to follow.
Choosing faith means seeing fear not as a stop sign, but as a doorway to growth. It allows us to move forward, even when the path is uncertain.
Faith is:
🔹 Trusting your inner wisdom, even when the path is unclear.
🔹 Believing in your resilience, knowing you’ve overcome challenges before.
🔹 Having confidence that life has a way of unfolding for your growth.
🔹 Surrendering to the unknown, not because you know the outcome, but because you trust you’ll navigate it.
Faith is an energy, a knowing, a surrender—not blind optimism, but a choice to keep moving forward even when fear tries to hold you back.
So how can we grow our faith in the face of fear?
Faith is not the absence of fear—it’s choosing to move forward despite it.
When fear arises, let it remind you that you are alive, growing, and on the edge of transformation or being asked to change something.
Faith is a force that helps you move forward, even when you don’t have all the answers. It’s what allows you to take a step into the unknown, knowing that something greater is at work.
Fear thrives on control and certainty. Faith, on the other hand, requires surrender—it asks you to let go of needing to know exactly how things will turn out and trust that you are being guided, even when the path is unclear.
Choosing faith over fear doesn’t mean you won’t feel fear; it means you won’t let fear control your choices.
Here are 10 ways to help you remain faithful during the most fearful moments:
1. Acknowledge the Fear Without Resistance
Suppressing fear only strengthens it. Instead, sit with it, name it, and explore its roots.
Ask yourself: What is this fear protecting me from? Is it based on past experiences, societal conditioning, or uncertainty?
2. Redefine Fear as a Guide, Not an Enemy
Fear often points to areas where you’re being called to expand. Instead of viewing it as a block, see it as an invitation to evolve.
Trust that if something scares you deeply, it may hold profound lessons.
3. Shift from Outcome-Based Faith to Process-Based Faith
Faith doesn’t mean believing things will turn out exactly as you want; it means believing that no matter what happens, you’ll be okay.
Focus on the process—who you become through the experience—rather than just the outcome.
4. Anchor Yourself in Past Proof
Reflect on times when you feared something but moved through it and grew stronger.
Use past experiences as proof that you can handle discomfort and uncertainty.
5. Develop a Spiritual Relationship with Fear
See fear as a part of the spiritual journey rather than something that contradicts it.
Meditate, pray, or journal about your fears, asking for guidance and surrendering to a higher intelligence.
6. Take Small, Brave Steps
Faith doesn’t require a giant leap—just one small step at a time.
Exposure to what you fear in controlled, small ways builds confidence.
7. Surround Yourself with Expanders
Find people who have moved through similar fears and emerged stronger.
Their stories will remind you that fear isn’t the end—it’s a threshold.
8. Release the Illusion of Control
Fear often comes from needing certainty. Trust that life unfolds in ways beyond your understanding, and not everything needs to be controlled.
9. Reframe Fear as a Sign of Alignment
If you deeply fear something (starting a new path, sharing your voice, stepping into leadership), it might mean you are on the verge of something meaningful.
10. Practice the ‘What If’ Flip
Instead of “What if this goes wrong?”
Ask “What if this goes right?”Instead of “What if I fail?”
Ask “What if I learn exactly what I need?”