F.E.A.R
A skull? Nothing to fear! It is a weathered log! (LCW, Catalina Mountains 2009) The opposite of peace is not war. It is fear. The opposite of love is not hate. It is fear. Fear drives calamity, disturbs the otherwise still heart to doubt, and imagine evil against, or about, one's neighbor Fear steals the courage of love and the serenity of peace. It clouds our judgment And stalls our ambitions Fear confuses our intentions And kills our joy Perfect love sends fear running. 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. Isaiah 41:10, 13 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Mnemonic devices to aid in assuaging fear: ...