Reformation Lutheran 1997 Lenten Devotional - Number 18
March 1, 1997. Today's Bible verse is John 1: 1-18
Are You Alone?
When I was a child I had a paralyzing fear of the
dark. I imagined that some nasty little creatures with sharp
teeth were there in the darkness waiting until I was asleep so
they could eat me. Or perhaps it was the "Bogeyman"
come to get me.
I told my grandmother how I was afraid of the dark,
and instead of saying that I was being silly or was imagining
things, as others had told me, she said, "It's okay to be
afraid of the dark, because sometimes there are monster-like creatures
and bogeymen lurking about in the darkness, but there is something
you can do about it." I asked what it was, and she said,
"Turn to the light." I said, "You mean turn ON
the light don't you"?
"No", she said. "I mean turn to Jesus,
the everlasting light and pray for His protection." That
night I turned to the light for protection from the darkness and
I still do today.
Prayer: Protect
us from the grown-up "bogeymen" that lurk in our lives.
In our times of fear and periods of feeling alone, please help
us remember that you are always in our presence. We should turn
to you in these times for security and confidence to go on. Amen.
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