Overcoming FearSample

YOU'RE NOT ALONE

Fear and its cousin anxiety are massive issues that have been growing, affecting more and more people. There are now over 500 different named phobias listed on the Phobia List website. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders in the U.S.” Almost a third of adults will experience an anxiety disorder at some point during their lives.”

If this is an area where you struggle, you aren’t alone. The American Psychiatric Association’s annual mental health poll shows that it has been a growing issue. I know I was personally robbed by fear for years before I recognized what was going on and was able to get the freedom that God had for me all along.

Fear comes in many forms, some natural, some not, some physical, and some with spiritual forces behind them. Healthy and unhealthy fears try to control us.

While the fear of a long fall or touching a hot pan can help protect us, many fears paralyze people and stop them from walking in God’s plans for their lives. Gripping fear stops people from functioning. Fear robs many of good sleep; it holds us back from relationships and opportunities. Fear and anxiety can have a large impact on people’s health. According to HSE (2019), Health and Safety Executive …. Over 50% of all work sick issues are from anxiety and depression. Fear of failure is a trap that holds many captive and even stops people from trying at all.

No matter what type of fear or anxiety that you or your loved ones may be facing, there are answers in God’s word, and we are going to look at them together throughout this plan.