How to Trust Your Gut Without Living in Fear
Trust Your Gut: God’s Gift, Not Paranoia
We’ve all felt it — the tightening in your chest, the whisper that something isn’t right. You pause, sense it, but tell yourself, “I’m overreacting.”
What if that quiet warning was one of God’s ways of protecting you?
The Gift of Fear
In Gavin de Becker’s book The Gift of Fear, he describes fear as a survival signal we’re often taught to ignore. Scripture says, “Be sober-minded; be watchful.” (1 Peter 5:8). We are not called to be paranoid but to steward our awareness wisely.
How to Recognize It
Fear rooted in real signals feels different from anxiety. It’s immediate, clear, and persistent. It may show up as:
A sudden sense of danger.
Noticing someone’s behavior doesn’t match their words.
An urge to leave or create distance.
Why We Ignore It
Many women ignore these signals to avoid seeming rude or judgmental. But rudeness never killed anyone — ignoring legitimate fear signals has.
Action Steps:
✅ Practice noticing your surroundings without your phone.
✅ If you get a gut feeling, pause and ask: “What is it about this situation that feels off?”
✅ Trust your instinct enough to act — even if it means stepping away or saying “no.” And remember, “No” is a complete sentence.
Closing:
Your intuition is a tool God has given you, not a flaw to silence. This week, practice paying attention, trusting your gut, and honoring the gift of fear in your daily walk.