In Paul's final epistle, Second Timothy, he writes the familiar and comforting words: "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind" (2 Tim 1:7). I find the context of this verse gives me greater appreciation for this simple truth. Paul was preparing himself for death. He knew that he did not have much time left before he would be killed. If anyone has a right to be frightened, I think Paul, knowing he was about to die, would have that right. I do not believe this verse means that he was not frightened at all, but he recognized the source of that fear, and was therefore able to rid himself of it. Similarly, I think of the comparatively minute things that cause fear and anxiety in my life. I get afraid of not getting my internship, or failing an exam. These fear-inducing items, are not life-shattering. My life will go on, whether my fears come to past or not. However, knowing that fear does not come from God, I can see how the FEAR is what could harm me. Fearing the future, is no way to live. God doesn't want us to live in fear. He wants us to  be happy. That doesn't mean there will not be sorrow, but it does mean that God can give us "power, . . . love, . . . and a sound mind," in order to assist us in our sorrow, and to pull us out of our fears.