In the car this evening the song Safety Dance by Men Without Hats came on the radio. While I was enjoying the music I remembered hearing from someone that the lyrics were about the fear of nuclear war.
When I was young I had the pleasure of watching the film Miracle Mile. The film focus is an impending nuclear exchange between Russia and the USA. At the end of the film the exchange does take place, and the main characters die.
After watching this film I was very afraid. I remember being too upset to go to sleep. This fear, was a reoccurring thought, as I lay in bed for years to come.
Thoughts on prayer
One of the most practical benefits of prayer is that of 'getting something off your chest'.
Even a prayer that states a desire is still a confessional. You must admit aloud your desires, the reasons and the feelings of helplessness you may have regarding that desire.
These confessionals can help ease the fears and anxiety you may feel. You may be better able to face the reality of not achieving your desire. This can serve to give clarity on a subject—allowing you to see the forest.
We all need some friend to talk to. A friend that does not judge, that will listen regardless of what you have to say. God can be that friend. For even if your confession is of a dark nature, God already knows about it, so you can have no fear of his opinion.
Even a prayer that states a desire is still a confessional. You must admit aloud your desires, the reasons and the feelings of helplessness you may have regarding that desire.
These confessionals can help ease the fears and anxiety you may feel. You may be better able to face the reality of not achieving your desire. This can serve to give clarity on a subject—allowing you to see the forest.
We all need some friend to talk to. A friend that does not judge, that will listen regardless of what you have to say. God can be that friend. For even if your confession is of a dark nature, God already knows about it, so you can have no fear of his opinion.
Age
As I age, I find myself being drawn to things that I associate(d) with old people. I guess I am shedding some layers of pretension.
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