A Fork

Have you ever been afraid? I mean, really scared? There is no feeling like being scared. Yes, it is usually irrational and unfounded but we have all been there; we have all at some time or another been scared. If you haven't you will.

I remember, as a young child, having a nightmare about someone chasing me with a fork, yes, a fork. This person in my dream chased me all over our neighborhood until I finally ran in through my parents' back door. As I closed the door, I caught the fork holders arm in between the door and the jamb and slammed the door on the arm several times until the fork fell to the ground. I locked the door and went into the living room, sweaty, panting, and sat down in a chair facing the front door. Finally catching my breath, the front door flies open and there stands the figure that had been chasing me holding a spoon. Then, I woke up.

Today's word is Psalm 56:3, NASB, which reads, "When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You."

For years, that dream about being pursued by someone with utensils was very real and would scare me from time to time when I thought about it. Unrealistic, yes. But, as a young person, it was still very scary. However, we know that we can trust GOD no matter what. We can rest assured that He has things under control and that He will take care of us. Sometimes, we need a little reminder that He is always on the alert, always providing protection.

We all get scared from time to time. We all need to know that someone has our backs. When you find it hard to sleep, or stay asleep, or go back to sleep, find peace in the fact that you can trust GOD to take care of everything. Even someone chasing you with a fork.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T