But, if a poll were taken, our experience of fear would outweigh our experience of faith. While in the military, there was the fear of the enemy, fear of dying, being wounded, or being taken prisoner. There was worry about the home front, loved ones, and afraid of not having employment upon returning home or getting promised benefits. In civilian life there is the fear of failing, losing friends, positions and wealth, afraid of doing it alone, uneasy about the future, dreading changes, and being terrified by one's neighborhood. Fear will vanish when you have faith in God and faith in yourself.
Fear is nothing but lack of faith.
Faith in God and yourself means you believe your life, your work and your contribution are important both to God and to your fellow men. If you do not believe you can solve your problems, no matter how, when there is little chance you will solve them. If you are afraid of the future, then the future certainly will be black. Lack of faith in God and yourself makes it almost impossible to overcome troubles. Perhaps the following story will illustrate the results of lack of faith.