Fear is non existant

For many years, I allowed the boogie man fear to lead me around by the nose into chaos.  When I make decisions based on fear...these decisions are always damaging to myself and to others. 

In summer of 2012, I was introduced to the concept of fear as "non-existent"...that only love existed.  At the time, I was not able to receive that message...couldn't wrap my brain around it.  Years before that, in 12 step program it was presented in another way...different wording, same bottom line:  Fear as "False Evidence Appearing Real".  I took action of researching, online, the origins of fear and found that it was indeed a "conditioning" of the mind for means of control.

Yesterday, I saw a movie trailer that addressed the issue of fear once again; and on Sunday at church...again, my spiritual leader made mention of fear as illusion.  I heard this message in the depths of my soul yesterday.  The movie trailer said that fear is non-existent; that it is indeed a conditioning of the mind; but danger is very real.  So, yesterday, I started study of  'danger' and what it is so that I may learn to determine true threats, true danger from fictitious threats or fear( that is conditioned and not real).  This study was started not with purpose of recoiling from danger, but with purpose of learning how to overcome dangers in the moment as well as how to prepare for danger (spiritually, emotionally, physically, financially, etc), thus decreasing the chance for fearful reaction.  "Thank you God for differentiation between 'fear' and 'danger'; as well as for understanding that I can depend on you to help me overcome danger that appears on my life's doorstep and to side step it with preparation as you share your wisdom with me and help me to take courageous, faithful, trusting actions according to your guidance".

Are you willing to do research to totally give yourself the gift of understanding around the illusion of fear and it's controlling nature? Are you willing to research the concept of danger as well and ask God for help with understanding that God is your protector and guide out of all danger (this is why daily development of a trusting relationship with God thru Bible Study and practice of surrender so that God may show us that he will never leave or forsake...even in times of danger...we are loved and protected under the wings of God alone)...