Imagine you are walking side-by-side with the person you love. You reach out to gently take hold of his/her hand. The sweet comforting feeling that his/her hand in yours, brings instant warmth and joy to your soul. But then, suddenly, after only a few seconds of ecstasy, pain sears through your heart like a sickness never before experienced as the person you love abruptly and non-expectantly lets go of your hand. There is no explanation. Only silence. At that short but unforgettable moment, thoughts of doubts, fears, and insecurities flood your mind and your soul, leaving you feeling such torment and anguish. What do you do? What do you say? You weren't prepared for this. You expected always, not termination, and all you want to do is run — run as far and fast as you can, hoping to outrun the moment, but know that you can't.
At that moment, when life seems so unbearable and gives an unexpected turn, the Lord your God reaches out to take hold of your hand, whispering in your ear, "Do not fear; I will help you."
"For I am the Lord, your God,
who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you,
'Do not fear;
I will help you.'"
Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)
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