Ask Max Lucado Submit your fear-related questions
Buy the Book Or any of the other Fearless products
Fear of Worst-Case Scenarios
Dear Max,
I am 28, single, and am struggling with life and expectations. I dream of a better life but I hate my job and feel stuck in it. Most of my friends have good solid jobs, are married with kids, and seem successful in society’s terms. My fear is that when I’m 45 I’ll be in the same place, living in regret, and wondering what happened. I guess this would be life’s worst-case scenario for me. What should I do?
-Zach, Chicago, IL
Jason,
These are real fears, born out of legitimate concerns. Yet left unchecked, they metastasize into obsessions. The next time you find yourself facing this worst-case moment, do this. Verbalize your angst to a trusted circle of God-seekers. This is an essential step. Find your version of Peter, James, and John as your trusted and best friends. And most important, verbalize your concerns to God. Putting worries to words disrobes them. They look silly standing there naked. The big deal and good news is this: you needn’t live alone with your fear.
