Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." - Deuteronomy 31:6I received a phone call late into the night. The ring broke silence and tore through my dreams ... it was my son.
"Mom, I'm scared."
A trip to Grandpa's with plans to hit McDonald's for breakfast and then the lake for fishing had Michael jumping into my Dad's truck with no hesitation yesterday. Visions of lakeside entertainment danced in his head.
But as night fell, and after everyone else was asleep, fear crept in. I spend a long time coaching Mikey through, giving him tips on how to fall asleep. "Did you pray? Pretend you are home, that Ginger is sitting at your feet and that I am right down the hall."
"I already tried all of that -- I just wish I were home."
Resting the phone next to my ear, and encouraging Michael to do the same, I told him to go ahead and drift off to sleep ... that I would be drifting off right next to him. We both surrendered to heavy lids. Hearing my little guy breathing through the phone brought me great comfort. Micheal's assurance that I was there when he called out made it safe enough to finally fall asleep.
"Mom, are you still there?"
"Yes Buddy, I'm here. Try and get some sleep, okay?"
I could really relate to my trembling little boy last night. In times of fear I find myself crying out to God saying, "I just wish I were home." And every so tenderly, our connection is secured through the comfort and familiarity of prayer. I kneel, and He nestles in close to my heart and promises to be there when I call.
The safety of faith is unmatchable, sending the boogie-men of this world running. God can be trusted to carry you through any uncertainty, every disappointment and pain. How is your connection with the Lord today?
Call out to Him -- He really can hear you! Take courage and know ... God's love is closer than a whisper in the darkest night.
