Saturday, November 13, 2010

Fear

Did you know... You are more likely to be killed by a cow than by a shark? (An average of 22 people per year are killed by cows.)

Did you know... You are more likely to be killed by fireworks than by terrorists? (And you are 10 times more likely to be killed by a fire you accidently set in your own home than by terrorists.)

Did you know... About 700 people die each year by falling from high places, but 900 people die each year by falling out of their chair or their bed or by tripping over furniture?

Did you know... You are more likely to be killed while riding a bicycle than while flying in an airplane?

Did you know... That oftentimes we fear the things we fear because we have been manipulated to fear them? Fear is a powerful tool that is often used by the media, politicians, governments, corporations and religious organizations to control the masses.

Did you know... That the Bible tells us over and over to not be afraid?

“Then Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?’” (Luke 12:22-26)

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7)

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7)

1 Comments:

Blogger Mindful Searcher said...

Danny, As I was reviewing the blogs I follow, I was surprised by the connection by your post and this one: http://dannyfisher.org/2010/11/12/a-gift-of-dharma-for-11-12-10/. Thanks for your post, but maybe I should be more careful when I ride my bike!

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