’14 In popular Jewish thought Elijah came to be regarded as «the ever - present prophet, wandering incognito over the earth, sometimes in the garb of a nomad, to aid in moments of distress and danger, appearing to mystics and scholars to teach them hidden truths, and acting as celestial messenger».15 He was thought to be present at every ceremony of circumcision as the guardian spirit and witness, and on such occasions a special chair was reserved for him. (religion-online.org)
· It is the fear of reaching for the partner in moments of distress / disconnection that keep the negative cycle going. (chicagoeft.com)
In a moment of distress, her father went straight to this passage from James 5:14 — 16: (christianitytoday.com)