My computer drones most of the day and my busy life bubbles with fresh escapades as long as there is daylight. But night comes swiftly in Seattle and I feel a little shiver as I check my apartment door latch, then run my finger along the metal frame to make sure each window is locked.
I love living in downtown Seattle, where lectures at the main library, the symphony, the ballet and art museums are all within walking distance. But I spend countless hours shaking under the covers at night, wondering what I can do to keep myself safe.
The evening news carries so many stories about robberies, stabbings and the like that I panic when a strange noise shatters the darkness or an unfamiliar shadow presses against the wall. I am often anxious, allowing myself to climb into bed with fear and dread as my companions.
Evil lurks all around me. And I allow Satan to break down my defenses until I'm left with dread. My "house" - me, myself - is divided, bombarded with nightly bouts of negativism. I wonder, Are my nightly fears symptons of a too-busy life? Am I going about my nightly ritual all wrong?
I check to make sure that I do not overlook the proper precautions out of carelessness. But I will not forget the one thing that casts fear from my mind - God's promise to me in Mark 3:27: "No one can enter a strong man's house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man."
So instead of wasting time wondering what I can do to keep myself safe, I... crawl into bed praising the Lord for His Word. My "house" is placed into the loving arms of Jesus; I... rest in Him and sleep without fear. AUTHOR Alice C. Peter
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What is it that you need today? What is robbing you of peace of mind and heart? Is it your finances? Healing for yourself or a loved one? Perhaps you are asking for the salvation of a child or grandchild - or the restoration of a broken relationship? It doesn't matter if your request is enormous or small - your loving Father in heaven is able to bring you the answer you need. You an exchange your fear, disappointment, and troubles for God's mercy, confidence and peace. He has promised to hear each prayer and answer you. All you need to do is bring your requests to Him in faith.