what r u afraid of?

Chapter 2 " we r called to patter our lives after the WAy described in the Bible. we r not called to fear what following the Way of Jesus may require of us, but that doesn't mean those fears won't crop up. A life of following Christ requires relinquishing those fears when they do come. it means refusing to let your fears of what others think, your fears of rejection, keep u from pursuing the truth about the Holy Spirit and whatever else God is teaching u and calling u to." from FORGOTTEN GOD by Francis Chan
empoweinng me is something God wants to do.
do i really believe that God gives His Spirit to those who ask?
do i believe that God keeps His promises or not? do my prayers and actions give evidence of my belief?
praying for what God has promised is different from praying for what i would like to have. God always answers. if i do not get the answer i wanted, it does not mean that my faith is weak. it means God has said, "no" or "not in this way". God knows what we ask and many times we r granted our request. but don't just look at the gifts or results, stake ur faith in God alone.
do i trust God that when he says no or "not in this way" to me, i still believe He is good and doin' what is best?
i am called to live in a way that reflects the reality of the Kingdom of God as one of its citizens. where does my allegiance lie? do i care about what people think when they see me, or do i care about seeking the truth concerning the Spirit of God and then living in light of the truth, holding to those promises, and enjoying that relationshi?
i need the Spirit in order to live faithfully. i also need others to help me as i walk out my faith. take time to consider what is holding me back. admit what i fear, my attitudes, and my responses r to fully opening up to His Spirit.
what is the point of labeling within the Christian community? aren't we all followers of Jesus? the focus should be on believing the promises given by God, submitting to Him our fears, and surrendering fully to the work and will of God, the Holy Spirit.