You know, you don't really know what fear really is until you experience it.
Tonight, I was almost in a head on collision on the way back to campus from the city. It was terrifying. I am still shook up. I was afraid.
And last Thursday, when the tornado sirens blew in town and we were in shelter for 30 minutes, yeah, after seeing what happened near my hometown, I was afraid.
I think fear really sinks in when your stomach feels as if a dagger was thrown in and you can feel the adrenaline rushing through your veins.
I've written about fear several times before- but this fear I'm talking about- this is a real intense fear. There is fear of the unknown, which I think is what I've written about before.
This fear is tangible. It's real. Not that the other fear isn't, but this is so soul-shaking that it "causes me to tremble" as a famous hymn says.
But... He restoreth my soul.
Isn't that comforting? Another translation puts it as: He refreshes my soul.
My Shepherd takes me into His arms and holds me close, and my fear subsides.
I like this image:
A picture of my shepherd and me (or you). Holding on tight, restoring my soul. There's nothing to be afraid of.
There might be moments where my soul shakes. But it is then restored when I lean on the everlasting arms of my Savior and my Shepherd.
Blessings:
-Runza for lunch... Mmmmm
-Got some resources from my mentor!
-Printed a lot of "summer reading" articles. (Yes, I'm a nerd when it comes to literacy methods and research)
-Getting little things done
-Being protected by my Shepherd!
-A fantastic dinner and fellowship tonight with two of my former professors!
-Lots of laughter
-My cheeks are sore from smiling and laughing so hard throughout the day.
Yes, thank you, God, for restoring my soul.
Mkay, that was needed right now. Yay for God's timing! (If you read tonight's post, you'll know why.) :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, one of my best friends drew/painted an image nearly exactly like that for a friend of hers. It's lovely. Such a great picture...
I love that picture too :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were NOT in that collision yesterday Dylan!!
A fave scriptures..."Be strong, courageous, and firm; fear not...for it is the Lord your God Who goes with you; He will not fail you or forsake you."~DEUTERONOMY 31:6
ReplyDeleteYou are so right...the fear of the unknown & then there's the tangible, soul shaking fear. The kind that leaves you wobbled into the next day...I've had run ins with that!
Thank the Lord you weren't in that collision! Love the lists, keep them going! ~CC