My view from "The Chair" this morning - Exodus 14:13, 14. Over and over in the Bible God says, "Do Not Fear!" In fact, there are over 300 verses to that effect. God is very clear about His request that we do not make friends with "fear". Fear is one of Satan's best entry-level schemes. He fuels this scheme with the "What-if" game; Overthinking one's own capabilities; Unrealistic high expectations of one's self; and self-criticism. In fact, "fear" grows rather plump on these things which then explode into anxiety; depression; and paralysis.
