My Little Pony Christian stories

Story 2: Being Scared

Flutter Shy was walking through the Everfree Forest heading home to her nice warm cottage. She had some errands that needed to be done and one of them lead her to Zecora’s place. After getting what she needed Flutter Shy found it to be dark outside. Pulling what bravery she had she marched her way home.

After a near thirty minutes of walking Flutter Shy found herself lost. It didn’t take this long to get to her home from Zecora’s. Flutter Shy continued to walk and walk. After another half hour Flutter Shy found herself even deeper in the forest.

Timber Wolves howled in the dark and Flutter Shy seemed to be seeing glowing eyes in the trees and bushes. Getting terrified Flutter Shy ran. She ran until she tripped and landed by a tree. The tree had what looked like an evil face ready to eat her and use her bones for tooth picks.

Flutter Shy rolled herself into a ball and wept. After a few minutes Flutter Shy calmed down and remembered she had something to help her. Sitting besides the tree Flutter Shy opened her back pack and pulled out her Bible.

Holding it in her hands Flutter Shy closed her eyes and said. “Oh Lord give me the strength to make it home. Tell me words of courage that I may be no longer afraid.” Flutter Shy opened the book and read the first sentence she saw.

“Isaiah Chapter 41 Verse 13. For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” Flutter Shy calmed down upon reading this. “That’s right. Whenever I feel scared I feel as if someone is holding my hand. There is no need to be frightened in Gods presence. He scares away all the monsters and evil that try to seep into my mind.”

Flutter Shy closed the Bible and opened it again to another page. “Proverbs Chapter 3 Verses 5-6. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Flutter Shy took a deep breath and closed her eyes and bowed her head. “Lord, You are a good Father. Your love and care is endless. You care more about my wellbeing that even I do, no matter how much I worry over it. And you are all powerful – able to protect me completely and fully from anything that might arise. Lord, I confess I forget these truths. I confess I am prone to believe that I am alone and without any protection. Lord, I know that this is a lie I tell myself, and it only works me up into worry and fear. I repent of that worry and fear now… ultimately, I know it stems from not trusting in Your goodness toward me. Help me believe and live out of the truth that you are always close, always protecting me, always watching over every step of my life. Thank you Lord for your great love for me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.” Flutter shy let out a sigh of relief. She no longer felt overwhelming fear of the dark or the forest. She felt God drape his arm around her and take her hand. With her new-found courage Flutter Shy confidently walked through the dark.

After another hour Flutter Shy reached home. Upon reaching the door, she felt cooler. Looking back into the forest Flutter Shy felt she had new found courage she never had before. She knew she could and would brave the forest again. Because she knew God would be with her.

‘God made you special. And he loves you very much’