Me Scaredy! - Daily Thoughts about God

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.” Psalm 147:3-4

My grandson was helping me with spring cleaning our back yard. Since our backyard is terraced, he cried “me scaredy!” as we went up the second layer. It turned out that he had seen a wild deer wander there before, and he was afraid that it might come again. I wrapped him in my arms and asked, “Do you think Papa can take care of you and chase the deer away?”

When I think about it, I am not so different from Domonic. I get mad, worried, and immobilized by fears too. In the same way that Domonic needed me, God’s reassuring embrace calms me down when I feel overwhelmed.

I remember one star-filled night walking alone with tears down my face, crying out to God for help. I felt Him saying to me, “Who made these stars? Am I big enough to handle your problems and fears?” In a fresh way I started to understand God’s presence. Though the problem did not go away, I received the courage to move forward.

Sometimes we become so crippled by fear that we forget that God is in control. How do you respond when you feel paralyzed by bad experiences?

Father, thank you for the warmth of Your embrace. Even though I face trials and uncertainties, You are always there. Thank You for guiding me whenever I feel stuck and too afraid face my fears. May Your Spirit continue to guide me every day of my life. Amen.

Thought: Are there certain circumstances in your life that you are too afraid to face? During prayer, imagine yourself as a small child being wrapped in God’s embrace. With the help of Scripture, allow Him to speak into your fears.

By Mike Woodard