"So
first of all, let me assert my firm
belief that the only thing to fear
is fear itself - nameless,
unreasoning, unjustified
terror."
Franklin D. Roosevelt
A
number of recent news stories
highlighted the growing fear by many
people, due to the increase of
terrorism, world disasters, war,
tsunamis, terrorist attacks,
earthquakes and world viruses and
diseases.
Fear
is a Universal Enemy
Fear
is a universal enemy and certainly
not a new enemy. Fear had its
beginning with Adam's rebellion and
fall, in the Garden of Eden. After
Adam and Eve had disobeyed God's
directive to them, fear entered
their hearts.
"And
Adam said, I heard Thy voice in the
garden, and I was afraid, because I
am naked; and I hid myself."
(Genesis 3:10)
In
the last days "Men's Hearts will
fail them for fear"
That
the slavish tentacles of fear are
spreading and increasing in
intensity is also prophetical. Jesus
declared that in the last days
"men's hearts will fail them
for fear..." (Luke 21:26)
The
leading cause of death is heart
disease
The
leading cause of death is heart
disease. People are suffering from
strain, and stress is adversely
affecting a large number of men and
women. Alcohol consumption, drug
abuse and anxiety attacks is
increasing, contributing to heart
disease!
Cancer
is #2 leading cause of death -
Fear
is a major contributor
Cancer
is the No. 2 killer and medical
science believes "fear" is
a contributor - because it
constricts the vessels carrying
blood to affected areas.
Cigarette
smoking is a major cause of heart
disease and sickness, but why do
people smoke? Often, because they
are uptight, nervous and afraid!
Fear
is the "Enemy" Among Us
Fear
is "the enemy" among us
and is taking a tremendous toll;
psychologically, economically,
domestically and physically! As well
as politically, both nationally and
world wide!
Fear
destroys relationships,
hinders growth in business, impedes
academic progress, breaks up
families and keeps people out of
church!
Fear
is often the cause of strife, worry,
bitterness, resentment, jealousy and
hatred - but fear can be conquered
and driven out of our lives!
Many
years ago, USA President
Herbert Hoover stated: "The
dominant emotion everywhere in the
world is FEAR. This applies to every
part of human activities - finance,
industry, farmers, workers, thinkers
and government officials."
The
ATLANTIC CHARTER - USA
President
Roosevelt
The
Atlantic
Charter, drawn up by
US
President Theodore Roosevelt
and
Britain's Sir
Winston Churchill is still
heralded as one of history's
greatest documents, championing the
common liberties of mankind.
Freedom
from fear
Freedom
from speech
Freedom
from want
Freedom
from religion
It
contained four essential freedoms: freedom
from want,
freedom
from fear,
freedom
of speech and
freedom of religion!
New
York City's Dr. David Mitchell
declared, humans are born with only
two fears; sound of a sudden noise,
and unexpected removal of support or
falling!
There
are however many unreal, imagined
and unreasonable fears, which plague
mankind. These, we must reject in
order to enjoy good mental health
and peace of mind!
Neurologists
believe that the lower central part
of the brain called the thalamus
is the center of all emotions; this
is where fearful thoughts issue
from. The nerve center is also where
affection and love are born.
It
is therefore important that we sort
out our thoughts and allow only
those that are sane, sensible,
wholesome and truthful stay in our
minds.
The
Bible says: "As he thinketh in
his heart, so is he".
And
St. Paul admonished:
"Whatsoever things are true,
honest, just, pure, lovely and of
good report...think on these
things". (Phil. 4:8)
PHOBIAS
- More than 40 phobias
There
are more than 40 phobias
that harass humanity today - from
ailurophobes (the fear of cats) to
zoophobia (the fear of animals in
general). And there is healing for
everyone - through faith in Jesus
Christ - and some old-fashioned
common sense!
There
is healing for fears, healing for
phobias through faith in Jesus Christ
The
Bible says, "For God has not
given us the spirit of fear, but of
love, power and a sound mind".
(2 Tim. 1:7)
President
Roosevelt stated, "The only
thing we have to fear, is fear
itself", and the Bible
says, "...perfect love casts
out all fears."(1 John
4:18)
What
is the opposite of fear? It is faith
and faith brings us peace and
tranquility!
Jesus
said, "Peace I leave with
you, My peace I give to you; not as
the world gives do I give to you.
Let not your heart be troubled,
neither let it be afraid." (John 14:27)
The
Bible says, "Therefore,
having been justified by faith, we
have peace with God through our Lord
Jesus Christ, through Whom also we
have access by faith into this grace
in which we stand, and rejoice in
hope of the glory of God." (Romans 5:1-2)
Since
perfect love removes all fears, it
is good to know that God is love and
His love has reached out to us
through the sacrifice of Jesus
Christ on the cross for us!
And
because He arose from the dead and
is not only the testator but the
executor of His own will - through
the Holy Spirit - we are assured of
His total peace and healing for
spirit, soul (mind) and body!
PHOBIAS
& ANXIETY
-
helpful links, medical facts,
medical information for phobias and
anxiety
American
Psychiatric Association
Let's
Talk Facts About . . . Phobias.
"My heart starts beating so
fast . . . it feels like it's
going to explode. My throat closes
and I can't breathe. I start to
choke. My hands start sweating.
... Phobias affect people
of all ages, from all walks of
life, and in every part of the
country ... reported that
5.1%–12.5% of Americans have phobias.
They are the most ...
www.psych.org/public_info/
phobias.cfm
NMHA
MHIC Factsheet: Anxiety Disorders -
Phobias
...
Anxiety Disorders. Phobias.
Everyone feels anxious or uneasy
from time to time ... a panic
attack or severe anxiety. Specific
phobias strike more than 1
in 10 people ..
www.nmha.org/infoctr/factsheets/
35.cfm
Useful
Information On Phobias And Panic
Internet
and CD-ROM Publisher on Health and
the Environment. ... Useful
Information On Phobias And
Panic. (posted by Hopkins
Technology) ... The Varieties of
Fear. Phobias take many
forms. Some people are terrified
of dogs, even tiny ...
www.hoptechno.com/book48.htm
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