Exodus 14:4
The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”
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I wish I had a dollar for every time I say to Timothy, “Calm down!” Part of this is his attempt to manipulate me… to see just how far he can push the envelope. And a big part of it is frustration, because when you are three, there are so many things you want to do… and the results are often less than successful. So there are temper tantrums and arguments, and lots and lots of tears – both real and the dramatic kind!
I have to laugh at how much we Christians are like three-year-olds. We still don’t get it that God is on our side. He fights for us every day… and so many of the “battles” and frustrations we experience are totally unnecessary. If only we would stay calm, we would see that God is in control, working things out for us. If only we would get still and listen for His voice, there would be a lot fewer challenges and frustrations in our lives.
As Timothy grows, I am hoping he will learn to stay calm and work through his challenges… to allow the grownups who surround him to help solve problems and make decisions. And as we grow in our faith in Jesus Christ, may we also learn to stay calm and let Him fight for us. Let us praise Him as our Protector and Shield, whose wisdom is always perfect and sure. Let us give thanks that we are so greatly loved. Stay calm and trust in the LORD, who is always on our side.
©2012 Debbie Robus
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