Don’t Run!

The door opened, and they ran!  

Have you ever had an experience like this? 

I was looking after my Mum’s toy cup poodles one afternoon and I had to take them to get a haircut. For some reason they hate the dog groomers. As soon as I parked at the groomers, you could see the two dog’s start shaking out of fear. I opened the car door to carry them inside, and they bolted! The groomer watched hopelessly as the two dogs barrelled down the road. I immediately chased after them.  

Do we ever do this? Do we run from fear?  Sometimes our worries or anxiety build up to the point that just makes us run without thinking. We may not literally be running away like the dog’s did, but we avoid certain situations or put off things that are difficult or scary.

There are two options when it comes to FEAR

Choosing option 2 has greater long-term benefits, but it can be difficult at times. One thing that is good to remember is that we are never alone. When we face situations, we are afraid of by venturing into them with God on our side, we are strengthened in His love for us.  He will give us peace even in conflict or in difficult and scary situations.

You may be wondering what happened to the two dogs that ran in fear.  Well, I chased them for 5 km all the way into town. I lost sight of them as they ran into the town caravan park. I searched around the tents and caravans for an hour and finally found them huddled under a caravan park cabin…..still shaking in fear!

May you all have a safe and blessed week,

Chaplain Phil