Safe Refuge

I have seen it again. A great amount of fear rising upwards the atmosphere.

In my mind, I could've simply shrugged the thought off but the feeling of anxiety stealthily crouched at the entrance of my door. I am appalled at its presence. Minutes later, the heaviness in my heart manifested.

I struggled at tracking my train of thoughts.

Usually, I am calm and a great sense of peace accompanies me as I confront each panic attack. This time, however, I was so numb and distressed at what's happening with the world. I'm starting to get lost as I found myself, swelling with questions.

Where are the words that I knew were true? Where is the hope that moves my heart to pray? Why am I responding this way when I should've already known the truth? Is my faith, not enough?

Suddenly, as if in response, a gentle knocking came into my heart. I pause for a while and tried to catch up my breath. A resolve builds up and I found the need to stand against the arrows that are attacking my identity. I felt an inner wind and a soothing presence calmed my demeanor.

I saw Him again with His words resonating in my heart:

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine.”
Isaiah 43:1

As His presence takes over, every little pieces of wonder starts gathering together and my heart bursts out into joy and in awe of His glory. When we look to Him, His hope will settle in our hearts like peace taming our raging seas. I am surely loved and I have nothing to fear!

I take courage in the victory of His nearness. He never fails to teach my heart how to respond even in the midst of crisis. And just like what a song says, He doesn't have to come, but He always do!

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