Fear

Perhaps you've seen the "No Fear" t-shirts, which speak to the courage of the world-class athlete. The best performers, it is asserted, do not choke. Bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, game on the line. No fear? Third down and long yardage, late in the fourth quarter, down by five points, hunched over the center to receive the snap. No fear?

In fact, there are some extraordinary athletes who seem to thrive on the pressure, who elevate their game when it means the most and all eyes and all hopes are fixed on them.

But for the rest of us...

But, let's be honest: Most of us get dry-mouth at moments like that. In fact, most of us go through the days of our lives, wracked by anxieties and fears. What if my boss finds out my limitations? What if my best friend discovers the real me? What will happen to me when I die?

These are ordinary fears, but you need not be overwhelmed or paralyzed by them. There is an antidote, which the Apostle Paul wrote about eloquently and powerfully in his letter to the church at Philippi. It's contained in Philippians 4:6-9.

Those verses may not fit on a t-shirt, but they are just the right size to slip into your heart. And they point to the truest source of living life and facing death with "No Fear."

More Scriptures on fear
Following the links below will take you straight to the Bible text:

Psalm 34:7 -God delivers from fear those who fear Him.
Psalm 37:5-9 -Do not fret, but hope in the Lord.
Psalm 55:22 -Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you.
Jeremiah 32:27 - Is anything too hard for the God of all mankind?
Jeremiah 33:3 -Call to Him and He will answer you.
Matthew 6:25-34 -Do not worry about your life.
Hebrews 13 :5-6 - I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
1 Peter 5:7 -Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you.

taken from www.gospelcom.net