Where is your comfort and peace? Are you able to place your worries at the foot of the cross even in your dreams? Every night either my wife or I say prayers with the children. They all have their own way or routines to help them fall asleep. For my son, it is a bit more than a routine than other children I know. For Joshua, it is a way of life or death to him. Joshua has his OCD needs, the pillows in the right place, his Pokemon under the pillow, the cabin doors shut, the blinds closed but must me face up and not down. His pajamas off and folded in a ball near him. We say his prayers like we always do, then he needs to hear five special things that make him feel safe, then he taps his code on the cd player and music slowly plays him to sleep. But, he always has one more thing he has to hear. "Mom...Dad, what about my nightmares, pray about my nightmares" He needs us to say one more pray. I special prayer that helps him in the dark of night. "Dear Lord, Please don't let Joshua have bad dreams or nightmares, In Jesus Name, Amen." He needs to hear that God is watching over him even in his dreams. Amazing that a 10 year old is comforted by just 15 words. How many words does it take to give you peace at night? We all have nightmares, but have you given them over to the one who in Acts 2:17 says "your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams." It is great to see my son understand the importance of turning everything over to God, even our dreams.
The Fearless Factor for today is Genesis 28:15 "I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you."
This verse to my son means I am with you every single night. I will never leave you. I will always be here with you in this comfortable place you call home. I will not leave until I have completed my promise to you. What chance do nightmares have against the Almighty? What haunts you at night? Have you given it to Him yet?
Be Fearless and Quiet No More.
Your Brother in Christ,
Trey Ore
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