Hello again! Thanks for coming back for the last day of the Silence in the Dark Release party!
“I was running away, Mother. The danger in Mexico was better than staying here and hurting Danny, or…”
Kate squared her shoulders and turned Bailey to face her. “I’m going to say something you won’t like.”
“What’s new?” A wry smile pulled at her lips. It didn’t matter what her mother said, it wouldn’t change anything.
“You’ve given this fear control and power over you. Shh…” she held her finger up when Bailey started to protest. “Hear me out. You’re holding on to it so tightly you can’t see anything else.”
“Mom—”
“I’m not through. God saved you that day, but all you can see is your fear. Over and over he tells us to fear not, that he is with us. The way I see it, you can keep holding on to it and nothing changes. Or you can turn it over to him, trusting he will give you peace. It’s your choice.”
“But why did he let it happen in the first place? Why didn’t he save the twins?”
“Two hard questions I don’t have answers for.” Conflicting emotions crossed her mom’s face. “I wish I did. But for those times I don’t understand, I trust who he is. I look at what he’s done in the past—the blessings he’s poured out on us, and all the troubles he’s brought us through.”
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ReplyDeleteI can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, Jan! Absolutely.
DeleteLet the beloved of the Lord rest secure in Him, for He shields him all day long and the one the Lord loves rests between His shoulders. Deut: 33:12
ReplyDeleteI like that Jackie. I'll have to remember that one.
DeleteFor God So Loved The World (Dana) that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
ReplyDeleteLove that verse, Dana!
DeletePhilippians 4:6-9 6 Fret not about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue and if there be any praise, think on these things.9 Those things which ye have both learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace shall be with you.
ReplyDeletePerfect verse, Sally--not only for strength but for giving yourself something to think about other than the problem.
DeleteAh, one of my favorite scriptures is the same as Sally Shupe! :-) (Philippians 4:6-7). The other one that has stuck with me my whole Christian walk is: Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."
ReplyDeleteThanks Patricia for a fun release day party &giveaway chance!
Trixi, those verses used to be over the cafeteria in a school in Memphis. Students saw them everyday as they came and went to lunch.
DeletePsa 61:2
ReplyDeleteFrom the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
This is Pam Broyles in Florida - not "anonymous" - lol! For some reason my computer isn't allowing me to post with my Word Press or AIM name - go figure - I'm just glad the Lord knows my name!
ReplyDeletePam, what a great verse! Thanks.
DeleteHabakkuk 3:19(AMP)
ReplyDeleteThe Lord God is my strength [my source of courage, my invincible army]; He has made my feet [steady and sure] like hinds’ feet And makes me walk [forward with spiritual confidence] on my [a]high places [of challenge and responsibility].
I love Habakkuk, Caryl. My next post is on Habakkuk 2:2-3. :-)
DeleteMy favorite verse is The Golden Rule....Matthew 7:12 So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them...
ReplyDeleteMost definitely words to live by.
Another verse that comes to me often is Job 1:8 Then the LORD said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job?.....I always dwell on this verse whenever times are tough. It reminds me that no matter what I am going through, it could be much worse.