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So there I was, walking down the street on my way to the CVS drugstore in downtown Indy this morning.  I did notice extra people around, but it was close to lunch and I didn’t think anything of it.  Suddenly I realized that people in a crowd ahead were pointing up.

My heart stopped as I gazed at the vertical scaffolding on the side of a huge high rise, hanging by one end.  There to the side, about 22 floors above me where it had fallen, dangled three window washers who had been working on the scaffolding.  

I’ve got to admit that I couldn’t leave. I just stood there, along with crowds of others, and watched and prayed as our valiant Indianapolis firefighters rapelled down from the top of the high rise and rescued the men.  It was tedious work, and I found myself holding my breath. It was captivating.

I can imagine the fear those men felt today.  I prayed that God would calm them and comfort them.

All of us face fearsome moments in life. I haven’t fallen from a scaffolding on a high rise, but I’ve had some really frightening moments in my life, even just this past year. Maybe you’re having some fearful moments today.  If you have a personal relationship with God, here’s the answer:

Psalm 56:11 I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? 

God cares about every big and little detail, and he’s instructed his followers to “cast all their cares upon him.”  What a comfort! 

And if you don’t know God as your father, email me and let’s talk.  You’re in a more precarious position that those window washers!

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This Fresh Idea was posted on Thursday, August 14th, 2008 | Uncategorized.