fear is a powerful force. it is not always so much powerful as it is crafty in its schemes. it doesnt necessarily need to be strong, just strategic. the interesting thing about this foe is that it is both strong and strategic. fear can stop some of the greatest forces on earth. or at the very least, hinder them. God presently exists from everlasting to everlasting -- i wonder how satan exists.. i know he is not omnipresent, but what really does he know? does he know things future? or is he limited to here and now. 'fear is how i fall, confusing what is real' --what is real? fear itself confuses that... reality without fear.. some fear that does not exist, thus they fear searching for it.. fear... an elusive foe -- a frightful foe as well. once stared in the face, fear flees in fear. fear does not coincide with faith. it cannot, for they negate eachother -- one negates the other based on ones free will choice between the two. Aladin says before taking Jasmin's hand "do you trust me?" prior to taking her on a magic carpet ride that was the most amazing thing she had experienced in life. whenever a messenger of God came to speak to someone, the first thing they said was usually "don't be afraid" --why? too powerful.... too much... awe inspiring, terror striking stories previously told. to se the face of God in our flesh would mean we would surely die. death is such a bad thing, i still have chores to do.. what is it about death that is so frightful? its mystery? :-\ hmm... breadcrumb thoughts... perhaps more later...