Found myself awake at 4 a.m., feeling afraid. No, I'm not afraid of the dark. These are grown-up fears; fears of what the future may hold for loved ones, fears of growing old, fear of the pain of grief.
I sought the Lord and the following phrase, which is said every week by our priest, came to my mind: "Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit..."
That verb, cleanse, usually makes me think of sins of impurity. However, I realized that I needed to be cleansed of my fears.
TV~
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. [Isaiah 41:10]
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