Fear Disrupt Our Emotions By :: Bienhome Muivah The next major symptom of unharnessed fear is disrupted emotion. The Israelites 40 years desert trek to their promised land was a mine field of fear booby traps. They started their journey being afraid of the Egyptians behind them and ended it by fearing the giants ahead of them. Both the people and their leaders stumbled over, tripped through, and got bagged down in anxiety, anger, worry and depression, much of which could be traced back to fear. Just a casual review of these dramatic stories and prominent emotions easily spotlight four primary fear-related emotions. The Israelites were chronically worried about how their needs would be met and how they would get to their destination. Just a few days after their miraculous escape across the Red Sea, after Moses and Miriams wonderful songs of praise to God, the people showed their worry and anxiety. Anxiety seems to be the official emotion of our age, the basis of all neurosis, and the most pervasive psychological phenomenon of our time. It is as old as human existence, but the complexities and pace of modern life have alerted us to its presence and probably increased its influence. No wonder Jesus often taught about the importance of not allowing fear to take control of our lives. Read full @ goo.gl/j2jpkq
Posted on: Fri, 23 May 2014 12:15:21 +0000
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