Battling Fears

Such a fear gripped.

The heart almost physically shrunk.

Squashed and squeezed. It felt physical.

Made one feel sick.

Mentally, the thoughts of the fears being irrational did not break through.

Emotionally, that the fears are unfounded did not embalm the heart.

The fears were real and paralyzing.

The only deliverance would be utter and total dependence on the Lord and the receiving of His love because "perfect love casts out fear" and God IS Love!

There then is the crux of the matter.

How many truly know how to receive His love?