F. E. A. R.
Sometimes fear doesn't come quietly. Sometimes it comes crashing in like a rabid animal. No rational thought to it. Just the weight of angry sadness, caught in a corner. Fear, anxiety, grief, and anger. They are all so debilitating. You are probably familiar with the oft quoted definitions of fear: You are possibly also familiar with the statement - "Fear Not appears 365 times in the Bible," when actually the phrase occurs about 100 times. (Some people may be disillusioned finding out there actually isn't an adorable "every day of the year reminder" not to be afraid.) However, I am not disappointed, because just like my son, Nathanael, used to answer when I couldn't hear him the first time - " I already said it once. Why should I have to repeat myself?" If Jesus said - "Fear Not" once, shouldn't that be good enough for us? But I am human after all, and I for one, need a daily ...