Accurate diagnosis results in accurate treatment. When we figure out how we have learned certain reactions it becomes easier for us to unlearn them. I spoke to a client of mine recently. She lives on a small- holding with lots of rescue dogs and various kinds of animals. This is someone who's not afraid of animals in general, however she shared with us a story about how she's afraid of frogs. She described how her father used to taunt her as a little girl using frogs. The result of this is that she has a phobia when it comes to frogs. Apparently, her husband now does the same thing to her. The good thing is she's able to explain it and I believe this is one of the keys to her overcoming this phobia. Ladies and gentlemen, it's very powerful when you are able to trace the roots of your anxiety. Academic research identifies multiple, interacting sources of anxiety, showing that it can arise from both early experiences and biological predispositions. Anxiety is not a modern invention. It is as old as the human heart. Psychologists and medical researchers tell us that anxiety rarely comes from just one place—it’s like a river fed by many streams. This is an important point because there's something about us as human beings that loves to identify one thing as the root issue that causes something else; often it's a bit more complex. Childhood adversity, trauma, genetic vulnerability, even the anger we bury deep inside can all feed that river. Studies show that family conflict, neglect, and ongoing stress can shape a child’s brain so that the world feels unsafe. Scientists have even discovered that patterns of stress can be passed down through our DNA. Therefore, when you are counselling people or trying to figure out things about yourself, rather ask questions like, “what are the ingredients that have contributed to my current anxious state?” In this message I will also show you how Scripture has been naming these sources for centuries.