Deuteronomy 7:21 Thou shalt not be affrighted at them: for the LORD thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible.
One of my favorite stories to tell is one of a trip Emily and I made to the park one day. We were playing and she made her way over to a shady spot wandering in and out of the colorful little pedestals. Another little girl happened to be there with her mother. So the little girl walks up to me and says very matter-of-factly, “My mommy’s bigger then you.” To which I replied, “Ohhh…” Her mother who was nearby heard her and commented, “Gee thanks.” You see that fact gave that little girl security. When making the comparison between us two, she knew her protector was the biggest, and that made her feel safe, that was something to brag about. It was great, I still chuckle when I think about it. You know little boys do that all the time, compare who’s daddy is the biggest. I really love that the little girl said that to me that day. You know why? It reminds me that this is an attitude I hope to embody, especially when facing my problems past, present, and future. God is my protector and that makes me feel safe, even when I am afraid. Is He yours? To be able to say when trials come, “My Daddy is bigger than you,” now that’s something to brag about.
