Exploring My Strange Bible Psalms - The Language of Prayer Part 1: Praying Through Our Fears
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Oct 23, 2017 AI Snips
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Fear as a Primal Human Emotion
- Fear is the most primal human emotion, triggered by unknown and dangerous life changes.
- This primal fear recurs at birth and can be revisited throughout life in crises and anxieties.
Identify Fear's Source First
- David starts his fearful prayer by naming his many foes and the threat to his life.
- Identifying the clear source of fear is the first step toward praying through anxiety.
Fear Attacks Identity, Not Just Life
- David's enemies spread propaganda that God is finished with him, attacking his identity beyond physical threat.
- Fear can stem from external dangers and from internal doubts about one's significance and self-worth.