Creature
A small, worried thing.
In fear, my heart is a small forest creature in my chest. Furtive, heaving. Pounding.
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But here at dawn, nothing has yet happened. What reason fear?
Before even the day has begun, if I fear, then it just be a phantom.
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In my rooms, with furtive heart, Lord, let me witness the everyday miracle of spreading sunshine. Let my heart become still in its small cage.
– from the mountain
Consider:
Can I recognize the illusions that cause worry?
Reading:
“Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight.” — Benjamin Franklin
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“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.” — Corrie ten Boom
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“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” — Isaiah 41:10
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