Fear Not!

Fear is good when it is meant for protection against danger.
But if fear is excessive under normal conditions, it can bring disasters.

What bring fears:
1) Learned from the past experiences.
2) Unrealistic imagination. We must not be afraid of criticism, we should see things as God would see.
3) Ignorance of who God is really is. We tend to limit his power, or do not know who He really is.
4) Guilt. Afraid that He may punish us of our past sins.
5) Doubtful of God's Words.
6) Low self image.

The consequences of excessive fears.
1) Divided mind
2) Lowered self confidence.
3) Lowered potential
4) Destroying interpersonal relationship.

The Cure:

• Believe in God's Words:

10Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

11Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.

12Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought.

13For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

Isaiah 41

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2Timothy 1:7
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Joshua 1 :9

• Set Focus on God instead on the fearful circumstances.
• Acknowledge fear.
• Identify fear.
• Exercise your faith.
• Verbalize the truth.

Source: Charles Stanley