Fear can block positive progress. Fear can also protect us. According to NLP there is towards and away from responses. Fear is the mind's way to keep us out of trouble. We have to ask ourselves if the fear is rational and realistic. Walking across the parking lot during a lightning storm may be a smart thing to avoid. Not spending money on something that may be wasteful could be good. But taking a chance for a possible bigger reward is really investing. Right now I am struggling with fear about my financial situation. And I am believing God loves me and will provide. Resting in faith.