" Fear makes us lose perspective, doubt God's faithfulness, question the value of the fight. Fear induces stress, bitterness, cowardice, and folly. But David's testimony is a wonderful encouragement: "I sought the LORD and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears" (34:4). "

― D.A. Carson , For the Love of God (Vol. 1), 1: A Daily Companion for Discovering the Riches of God's Word