When Fear Tries to Take Hold

We all have moments of fear that sometimes terrify us. I had such an incident last night that shook me out of my comfort zone casing me to rise at about four AM. I actually feared getting back in bed and stayed up for the day to begin.

Fortunately, dreams do not govern my world. I live a comfortable life with my wife of 55 years, separated from our children but in contact with them that we are never lonely. But we are never lonely for God is within our home every day of our lives. There is no place in my home that is not filled with the Love of God.

As mortal men we are tormented and divided from God’s Truth. This causes loneliness of a kind that nobody can fill for us. Only God can remove this loneliness. When Saint Paul writes that we are to pray constantly, we are close to God all day. I try to live a life of prayer, so I am constantly hearing from God in many, many ways.

While I was in conflict over the dream I had, I was sitting alone and one of my cats jumped into my lap. God answered my prayer with comfort; I knew I was safe. The change I make in my life to allow God in denies fear the opportunity to take hold of my life. Join me praying constantly, or as I say, live a life of prayer and allow God into your existence.

©Russell Kendall Carter