“Please help me not to be scared”
by adustyframe ~ November 5th, 2007James prays this every night.
I asked him many months ago what he is scared of. He said, “That Dad’s not home.”
Prison is a big ugly frightening thing. Not having Daddy around is too.
I remember when I was a little girl, we listened to Music Machine. One of the songs was “Peace”. One line said, “Knowing that my Daddy’s home. God gives me peace…”
I know this feeling. Sometimes my Dad had to travel to Pastor’s meetings. When he was gone, I didn’t feel as safe as I did when he was home.
James and I talk about trusting God. I tell him that sometimes I get scared about things too. We have learned the verse, “What time I am afraid I will trust in thee.” Still this is a struggle in my little boy’s life.
Please pray with me that God will remove this fear from my son’s heart.
November 5th, 2007 at 10:33 pm
This is a “fear” in our home, too. God made men the protectors … and children know this instinctively. May your son be covered with God’s peace as he sleeps tonight.
Would you consider posting this on The Covering?
November 6th, 2007 at 5:38 am
At least the Big Daddy is ALWAYS home. I am praying He will comfort your sweet one and also comfort you.
November 6th, 2007 at 10:29 am
This blog really tore at my heart. Sometimes when I am scared I think of myself on Jesus lap with the strong arms of Jesus wrapped around me. I know I am always in Gods care. A little boy hasn’t learned that complete trust and faith in Gods total care yet. We will be praying. Thanks for sharing this need.
November 6th, 2007 at 11:33 am
Wise boy you have there. Such a precious one.
November 6th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
Just prayed for your sweet boy.
November 6th, 2007 at 6:24 pm
Aw poor James. That really tugs at my heart. I’ll be praying for James tonight.
November 8th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
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