I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. Look to him, and be radiant; so your faces shall never be ashamed. This poor soul cried, and was heard by the Lord, and was saved from every trouble. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in him. (Psalm 34: 4-8)

Many find the world's evil incompatible with a loving God. They conclude that either God does not exist or God does not care.

I perceive that God cares but is purposefully and lovingly restrained.

Further, I understand that my role as one of God's children is to work to reclaim the world to its original purpose. God seeks to empower us to do the work of love.

In the 34th Psalm we read of being delivered from every fear. The same words can be translated as "caused me to depart from every fear."

We are saved from every trouble can also be rendered as liberated from every tight place. The implication is to recognize more options and opportunities.

An angel will deliver us can also be understood as drawing us off or equipping us.

I know that without God's help I am nearly powerless. With God's help I have opportunities and responsibilities to actively love and create.