Spiritual Pathways

A meditation from Chaplain Christiana Liem
Fear is a very real enemy, especially when you are experiencing sickness, disabilities, danger, pain or death. Living with fear is like living with an enemy. Is it possible to live with your enemy peacefully?
Daniel was a man of faith who had a discipline of prayer to his God. There came a time when he was accused of a wrong doing and was thrown into the lion's den. There were a number of hungry lions ready to devour him in the den. Cold sweats ran down from his forehead to his cheeks. He had a lot of fear while he was being thrown into the den as he heard tens of hungry lions roared. He knew his enemies and he was about to live with them. He was aware what harms could be brought by those lions. If he fought against those lions, he would not win. They are so many and they are very strong. So, he quickly remembered to pray to his God. He closed his eyes and prayed that God would seal him from any danger. When he finished praying, he was amazed to see that all of the lions sat quietly and waved their tails as a sign of peace. He had a peace of mind, knowing that God protected him from any harm that his enemies could bring to him. Daniel lived with his enemies for some time until he was taken out from the lion's den without being harmed.
You may experience cold sweats, panic attack, distress or anxiety that endangers your health as you are living with your fears. Name your fears and be aware of what harms could be brought by your fears. Remember to pray that God would help you as you go through your fears. May you have a sign of God's peace. As God's precious child, please remember his faithful promise, "Fear not, for I am always with you." Surely, God will take you out from the den of fears.