Weekend Worship—Irrational Fear

“Therefore do not fear them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.” Matthew 10:26

It was our first night in Disney World as husband and wife. There was hardly a more magical place on earth to spend our honeymoon, yet I had just awakened with one of the worst nightmares ever. 

I shook my husband of two nights awake and began to babble hysterically about an ax murderer whom I was certain had gotten into our cabin. The more he tried to reason with me, the more inconsolable I became. It was only after he physically got out of bed and checked all the doors and windows that I began to calm down and realize how ridiculous I’d been.

As I look back thirty plus years on the woman I’d been it’s easy to shake my head over the irrational behavior. I mean I’m much more mature now, able to look at any and all situations with calm, logical eyes, and sound judgment.

Don’t I wish…

Truthfully, I can still find myself as trapped by the irrational as ever. But just like my patient husband so many years ago, God is always there to hold and comfort me. He leads me to the solid ground of sound judgment just as patiently as Kirk did. God is always close, no matter how dark the night or scary the situation.