The Bravery Flower: From fear of the world to trust in the world

Mimulus

Fear of known things

Fear

Nervousness, shyness, specific anxiety

Fear of worldly things, illness, pain, accidents, poverty, of dark, of being alone, of misfortune. The fears of everyday life. These people quietly and secretly bear their dread, they do not freely speak of it to others.

Reflection

Mimulus reflects a fear that can be named. Illness, people, a public moment, or a particular task has a shape, and that shape is enough to freeze action. David sought the Lord and was heard. Deliverance may be the calming of the fear, or the courage to walk while it is still felt. Either way, the fear is brought to God by name.

Scripture

Psalm 34:4 (KJV). "I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears."

Meditation

Lord, I name this fear before You. You hear me. Give me courage to do the next right thing while I trust You with the outcome.