I was talking to a good friend yesterday who is facing some big decisions in a bewildering situation.  She is trying to trust and not be afraid, but doggone it, sometimes you’re just afraid.  Even if you believe in God, fear can get a grip on your heart and cripple you.  At one time in my life I was so anxious and afraid my very nerve endings felt on edge, like the tension was churning from within me out through every pore of my skin.   I don’t know why, but our minds tend to always race to the worst conclusion or possibility when we begin letting fear creep in.   Soon, the thing we’re afraid of looms over us and occupies all our thoughts and energy.   It doesn’t have to be this way!

I decided to look up some quotes about fear today to encourage my friend. Continue reading →