Today I told Abba I was afraid. Finally confessed.
Sitting there in the airport, waiting for my flight, I suddenly felt such a wanting for the long seasons in prayer that so many people master so effortlessly.
I’m not a good pray-er. No….I’d rather say…I don’t approach prayer like I was taught. My first words to Him are sleepy mumbles while my body and mind seek to rise from sleep. Then sometimes a prayer after I read my Bible. Sometimes I don’t. Then we spend the rest of the day gisting. I’m learning to tell Him everything. Even the most random things. Recently I started gisting with Him through my devotions. Gisting instead of just listening. He tells me some pretty interesting stuff.
But today I felt lacking because I don’t spend hours on my face seeking His face.
So I told Him that. And then came the thought that usually comes that I try to run away from…’What will You take from me to give me that gift?’. This time though, maybe because I had time and nowhere to go but further in my head, I followed the thought.
And then I told Him
That I am scared of the pain with which I have learned my lessons. That I am tired of crying my growth. That I don’t want to hurt anymore. I learned self worth from abuse and financial wisdom from debt. I learned to ask for more from the dust of a broken heart and I learned patience from waiting in tears. Today I finally told Him that the pain scares me.
He didn’t say anything. He just listened. He’s a good listener.
Plus He knows I KNOW the stuff…that I walked myself into a lot of that pain. That the lessons were worth it. That I never, not for one day walked alone.
He didn’t remind me though. He knows I know.
He didn’t tell me about the 365 (366?) Fear nots in the Bible. He knows I know them too
He just listened. And He HEARD me. And that was ok.
I remembered the other things I told Him I was scared of. Like the time I finally told Him I wasn’t excited about the Rapture. Because I’m not done here. Because I didn’t know what to expect. Because I was scared.
He told me it was ok then. It’s ok to be a bit anxious about a place you’ve never been.
I’m not scared of that anymore.
Or when I told Him I was scared I’d never find the love of my dreams. That perhaps I want too much, I’m too oblivious, too impatient, too lazy. He told me it was ok too. It’s not easy to learn to dream big dreams.
And when my friend told me I was too complicated and the reason I was still single, my answer told me that I’m not scared anymore.
I confessed to Him that I was scared of lightning. That one He answered immediately. He asked me ‘Do you think I would EVER do anything to hurt you?’
I’m not completely over that one…but one night I slept with my window open while light and sound played with the rain. As I dozed off I reminded Him…’You won’t let anything hurt me’. I’m pretty sure He smiled.
I don’t know if I’m still scared about going deeper. But that’s not really the point of this post.
My point?
I told Him today. Took off another fig leaf and laid it at His feet. Then I climbed into His lap and listened to His heartbeat say my name.
And it was okay
This resonates 100% with me. I’ve learnt over the past months to tell him everything no matter how unreasonable they sound. Works for me!
Right now, I really don’t focus on things and happenings anymore. I have had a very eventful past 6weeks and I didn’t just learn lessons, I experienced the true meaning of. “I will never leave you…that you may boldly say..”
Thanks for this!
Wow. I’m so glad you came out of those 6 weeks with such a powerful testimony. I’m learning that telling everything bit too…Small small
Arit, the honesty of this post made me smile.
I tell him I’m scared too, even when I won’t admit it to anyone else. Truth is I suspect he knows even before I tell him, but a listening ear is always soothing and indeed I am covered with a shawl of reassurance after our conversation.
I suppose it’s the peace that comes from knowing that someone has genuinely got your back 🙂
Thank you. I didn’t even like admitting it o. Then one day it clicked that He already knew. Lol!!! That feeling of being covered, it’s lovely
Beautiful. I love how you can express what you are feeling in a way that really resonates with me (and I imagine a lot of your other readers)!
Thank you so much Carmen. I appreciate that you read every single time. Thank you!
Oh! My God had no idea you had a blog. Would have been here since. love your writing. I totally relate. Really looking forward to meeting you someday. …soon?
Thank you so much!!! I love your writing as well. It is so incredibly honest. I look forward to that too….yes…soon
Same here, I was not aware you had a blog. Read through your bio again on IG and chose to follow the link. Good stuff. Very expressive, quite deep too. It’s important we all get to that level where we gist freely with our heavenly Father. I must also say this piece resonated with me in all shades. More grace ma’am.
Same here, I was not aware you had a blog. Read through your bio again on IG and chose to follow the link. Good stuff. Very expressive, quite deep too. It’s important we all get to that level where we gist freely with our heavenly Father. I must also say this piece resonated with me in all shades. More grace ma’am
Thank you so much. Ah yes o. Such a huge blessing is the freedom to share openly and readily with Him
Wow. ..Though these are a written reflection of your thoughts Arit, I must say THANK YOU, Thank you for your posts that serve as reminders of The Father’s love for me, especially when life makes me forget or doubt. I can totally relate to this!
Thank you Joan. Thank you for reading. I know what you mean. It is only too easy to forget.
I’ve come to understand that He will lead you and you will follow.
You can decide to take the Long way or the short way.
That in itself is a very difficult lesson.
I haven’t told Him i’m scared, but I’ve told Him.
Let me tell Him.
He wants me to.
Thanks for this.
Thank you Humzeey. I’m looking forward to shorter roads honestly.
My eyes are glistening…
Sending you a huge hug
Wow, I enjoyed reading this… Light yet deep & honest too. I’ll be back! Going to follow you on IG now
Followed you back! Thank you!
Oh my!!!! How so true.
I want to follow You, want to go Your way. But I’m scared of the pain. Can’t Your way be the painless, easy and short one??? aarghhhh
You hit it right Meno. I’m sure the Father is pleased with your honesty/ brokenness in prayer. 👍
Amen. Thank you Kemtee