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56:3 \56:2\my enemies trample upon me all day long, for many fight against me proudly.
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
How did Jesus endure the terror of the crucifixion? He went first to the
Father with his fears. He modeled the words of Psalm 56:3: "When I am
afraid, I put my trust in you."
Do the same with yours. Don't avoid life's Gardens of Gethsemane. Enter
them. Just don't enter them alone. And while there, be honest. Pounding
the ground is permitted. Tears are allowed. And if you sweat blood, you
won't be the first. Do what Jesus did; open your heart.
And be specific. Jesus was. "Take this cup," he prayed. Give God the
number of the flight. Tell him the length of the speech. Share the details
of the job transfer. He has plenty of time. He also has plenty of
compassion.
He doesn't think your fears are foolish or silly, He won't tell you to
"buck up" or "get tough."
He's been where you are. He knows how you feel.
And he knows what you need.
Max Lucado....Traveling Light |
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