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I recall one of my drill sergeants screaming at a recruit who couldn’t accomplish a task, “What do you want me to do, hold your hand?” Obviously this was not voiced in a pleasant or helpful way. But look at Psalm 37.23,24: “The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand.” What a promise of a “very present help.” What a promise of security. Abba, Daddy, holds the hand of those who try to walk in His way…