TUESDAY IN THE FOURTH WEEK OF LENT

People handle fear differently. Some are ready to fight and tackle it head on. Others, like myself, take flight. We often find ourselves hiding from our fears, and, therefore, we may find ourselves alone.  Whether at work or at home, I do find myself hiding from my fears. But, I have come to trust that I am not hiding alone. That is because God promises refuge. When overcome with fear, God calls us to “hide” with God. By doing so, I feel God’s presence, and in that presence, I feel safer and begin to find the strength to overcome.

When we seek refuge, God becomes our strength. God’s strength makes me feel able to go back out and face my fears. I no longer feel alone; instead, I feel stronger knowing that He is closer to me than my problems. The feeling of anxiety leaves my body and I am ready to tackle any problem head on. I am no longer taking flight; instead, I am ready to fight.