I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. ~ Nelson Mandela

Fear robs us of o ur peace and faith, dulls o ur senses, confuses us, and causes irrationality. It can be a small dread or a paralyzing force, but it is a spiritual force and can only be conquered by a greater spiritual force - faith in God. Fear is a choice, and Jesus said "fear not." Fight fear with words. Say "Jesus has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind. I will not be afraid because Jesus said not to. When I am tempted to fear, I will see you made me secure, capable, and free.

(Keep Calm and Trust God by Jake Provance and Keith Provance, 2014. Pages 13-18)

Fear of the Lord

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; / fools despise wisdom and instruction. - Proverbs 1:7

If you receive the words of Proverbs, make your ear attentive to wisdom, incline your heart to understanding, call out for insight, raise your voice for understanding, seek it like silver, search for it as for hidden treasures, you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. (Proverbs 2:1-5)

Verses

Isaiah 41:10 - fear not, for I am with you; / be not dismayed, for I am your God; / I will strengthen you, I will help you, / I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Joshua 1:9 - Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Psalms 27:1 - The Lord is my light and my salvation; / whom shall I fear? / The Lord is the stronghold of my life; / of whom shall I be afraid?

2 Timothy 1:7 - for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

List

Disappointment
Failure
Irrational Phobias (Love, Disability, Debt)
Isolation
Mortality
Public Shame
The Unknown