Fear inhabits the soul who is not able to trust; whose expectation is that something bad will happen.
Being cautious can sometimes be sensible but today I’m talking about the fear that grips us and has its effect on us mentally, emotionally and physically. I well remember being crippled with severe tummy ache for much of my earlier life due to fear and anxiety.
Fear/anxiety/stress are habit forming; a learned way to react to situations that we may have been brought up with or picked up during hard times. They steal our joy and reduce our ability to love and be loved.
· Sometimes to change this situation we may need to receive inner healing from situations that caused us to fear and disabled our ability to trust.
· Or we can decide that we will change what has become an auto-response of fear/anxiety or stress. Neuroscience has shown us how we can re-programme ourselves as we choose a different response with determination and perseverance.
· Perhaps the most profound healing and habit change is brought about by love.
o The Bible tells us that God IS love and that His perfect love drives out fear.
o In order for that to happen we need to receive that love.
o Are you willing to explore this option?
