Oct 272010
When challenge comes, our human nature elicits one of two possible responses. I can stand firm and “fight” – or I can take flight and run away. Psalm 91:2 says,
“I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Fight or flight?
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Diggin’ this, Herb! Very cool.
FIGHT!
yes! fight! thanks, Tony
Bodies and minds can be trained to elicit the right response, over time. I wonder, without training, if we’d always pick flight.
I think the more we practice trusting God, the more we are apt to do it.
I really like this. I call God my Strong Tower.
That’s cool – I sometimes pray His name as Strong Tower!
oops – supposed to be Psalm 91:2
Nicely done!
Definitely Fight!
Thanks, Jim. Fight!
Fight…
This really stopped me in my tracks when I read it. Wow.
I love it when scripture stops you in your tracks.
me too!
Thanks Herb for the scripture and encouragement.
I am experiencing this quite a bit here in Germany.
Culture learning and Language learning can make me run indoors and not be around those I need to be around.
I have to rest in God.
Know that you have a lot of buds praying for you.
Much appreciated!
Amen brother.
thanks, Ryan
I some Perkinsian (or is it Perkyian?) influences in the method of this post.
Absolutely love the decision process that leads to the only solution which makes sense:
“I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
I will fight the good fight of faith. I will not hold back. I will step when and where he tells me. No reserves. All for Him.
No holding back, bro.
PS. Yes. I admit, Michael’s hand-written poems are awesome and had a role in inspiring me to do these, but since I am not really a poet, I resort to these diagram-style thought-frames. I think while hand-drawn, they are a totally different genre, so maybe it’s OK? Michael?
I think they are totally different. And totally awesome. They are herbovorish. Which is way different from Perkinsian.
Herbovorish makes me feel like I should go eat some salad or such.
Very kind and gracious, Michael.
Dusty, I really don’t think “herb” is a good root for any kind of word… unlike perkins…. I’ve tried many combos…. herbular, herbism, herbalicious (thanks Keith), herbtacular, herbose (think verbose)… sigh
How about Halsteadian?
Any way you cut it…awesome post.
how about herbish – as in rubbish? that works for me LOL
Honestly, I think that’s the beauty of relationship. Sometimes it’s time to fight and He’ll let you know. Sometimes it’s time to run into Him, totally hidden (not that we’re separate from Him when we’re fighting, but hopefully you know what I mean).
Right now, I feel like there’s a constant rushing between these two, but it’s all good. Lots to fight for, but we get to fight from victory not for it. So exciting to see all God is doing. Thanks Herb.
I totally get what you’re saying, and you’re right. But, I’m using fight-or-flight highly metaphorically. “Fight” does not mean necessarily to actually fight or confront, but to stand your ground, faithfully, trusting in His promises. “Flight” then means to decide not to trust His promises, and thereby cowering to fear.
Got it.
I wish I could say it was fight every time but it’s not. Despite my setbacks though I will continue to fight the good fight.
Let’s finish the race!