When I am afraid …

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 06 Sep 2020
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[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

Sometimes you see I am afraid
because of things in stories said,
remembering silly things I’ve read:
And then Mum says, ‘Well, have you prayed?’
    Sometimes I’m stupidly afraid,
    but even then I’m glad I prayed.

Sometimes I know my frights aren’t real,
but still I panic, fear feel,
aware that troubles truly come,
real perils lurk for everyone.
    Sometimes  …

The only answer I can see
is if I fear what cannot be,
and if I fear some dangers real –
to Jesus I must make appeal.
    Sometimes  …

He can protect from everything,
He can protect in everything,
He’ll cheer me up and safely take
me through all dangers real or fake.
     Sometimes  …

He understands my frightened mind,
and I will always feel and find
he’s at my side and in my heart
protecting – peace he can impart.
     Sometimes  …

Tune: 88 88 88 eg ‘Sussex Carol’ (tune of ‘On Christmas night all Christians Sing’)

[IP: irrational fears]

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Comments

Submitted by Nolan on

“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear”.

Beautul words for the hymn. But sometimes fear is necessary for survival! Makes one think of the wise man who built his house upon the rock and even the three piggies houses- straw, wood and brick.

Have a great week &&

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Yes, we need to be aware of danger and be properly afraid of dangers, and bad things, or we wouldn't take care, nor would we take those needs to God. 'When I am afraid, I will trust in you.' Psalm 56:3

and of course, the fear, reverence of God is so important, to honour and know he should be honoured and is Judge as well as Saviour.

Rhiannon