When I am afraid

LORD, when I am afraid, I trust in YOU . . .

And these days?

When am I not afraid?

In every area of my life, in this world, there is something to be afraid of.

I’ve never known fear like I have since being a widow.

The intense feelings of being vulnerable, exposed.

The fear of being lost, and yet that fear of being “found”, too.

It’s a strange walk, GOD . . .

And just about the time I think I could not feel more alone – well, I feel MORE alone.

More empty.

More lost.

More wandering.

I hear myself crying out to YOU . . . more and more.

Sometimes softly.

Sometimes with urgency.

Sometimes out of exasperation and frustration.

Mostly, cause I don’t know what else to do.

Please DEAR GOD . . . hear my cries.

And help me today.

: Isaiah 26:4 – Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an Everlasting Rock.

• LORD, it’s all I can do.

: Psalm 9:10 – And those who know Your Name put their trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek YOU.

• Thank YOU GOD . . . Thank YOU!!!!!

: Psalm 25:4-5 – Make me to know Your Ways, O Lord; teach me Your Paths. Lead me in Your Truth and teach me, for You are the God of my Salvation; for You I will wait all the day long.

• LORD, please. The cries of my soul and heart.

: Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.

• Yes, LORD, please. Thank YOU . . .