Apprehension
is everywhere. It is in the classroom when the new teacher makes her first
attempt to connect with her students. There is apprehension at the airport as
parents wave goodbye to their son leaving for overseas duty, or in the hospital
when a mother observes her sick child, or in the quiet of the night when all
alone with our thoughts, we look into the face of a future that is uncertain.
Apprehension. It's a cut above worry but feels likes its twin. It's not strong enough to cause fear but neither is it weak enough to be funny. You and I have both felt it. It often leaves us crippled, paralyzed. It's a undefined sense of uneasiness, a feeling of uncertainty, misgiving, unrest.
Truth be told, apprehension is proof positive that we a human. Unfortunately, however, it tends to smother our pleasant dreams by placing a pillow over our faith. Apprehension will strap a short leash on our vision and teach us to roll over and play dead when scary statistics whistle or when pessimistic reports snap their fingers.
The Apostle Paul refused to run when apprehension haunted him. He openly acknowledged its presence but stood his ground with the exhortation to the Phillippians: " Be anxious for nothing". (4:6) Apprehension is intimidating until godly determination pulls rank and forces it to salute.
Prayer, consistent prayer is the antidote to apprehension. Time with God can and will displace our apprehension. It puts us in the very presence of the Almighty who loves us. As we seek our God in prayer, His presence will dissipate our apprehension.
A prayer for you and me
" Father, remind us today and in the days to come that prayer can displace our apprehensions. Time with you can become such a magnificent turning point, not only in the moment but in the day and in our lives. Help us to realize the power of your peace as it calms us. Give us the ability, the discipline of mind, to meditate on and focus our attention toward that which is true, noble, excellent and gracious. Help us to put you first in all things and to seek your wisdom in all areas of our lives. It's in the wonderful name of Jesus we pray. Amen"
Apprehension. It's a cut above worry but feels likes its twin. It's not strong enough to cause fear but neither is it weak enough to be funny. You and I have both felt it. It often leaves us crippled, paralyzed. It's a undefined sense of uneasiness, a feeling of uncertainty, misgiving, unrest.
Truth be told, apprehension is proof positive that we a human. Unfortunately, however, it tends to smother our pleasant dreams by placing a pillow over our faith. Apprehension will strap a short leash on our vision and teach us to roll over and play dead when scary statistics whistle or when pessimistic reports snap their fingers.
The Apostle Paul refused to run when apprehension haunted him. He openly acknowledged its presence but stood his ground with the exhortation to the Phillippians: " Be anxious for nothing". (4:6) Apprehension is intimidating until godly determination pulls rank and forces it to salute.
Prayer, consistent prayer is the antidote to apprehension. Time with God can and will displace our apprehension. It puts us in the very presence of the Almighty who loves us. As we seek our God in prayer, His presence will dissipate our apprehension.
A prayer for you and me
" Father, remind us today and in the days to come that prayer can displace our apprehensions. Time with you can become such a magnificent turning point, not only in the moment but in the day and in our lives. Help us to realize the power of your peace as it calms us. Give us the ability, the discipline of mind, to meditate on and focus our attention toward that which is true, noble, excellent and gracious. Help us to put you first in all things and to seek your wisdom in all areas of our lives. It's in the wonderful name of Jesus we pray. Amen"
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