It's not like haven't been round that circle before. Surely know all there is to expect by now to go around again.
Coming to terms of their own understanding of themselves is where some reassurance can help. Let them know they are not alone in this.
Haven't got their fingers in just yet. But, they do have an out stretched hand expecting to be able to get their fingers in.
Since when did santa give presents that were asked for. Relying on that fat old bloke just be thankful for anything.
Almost as if they already know what that fortune shall bring. And yet, not even cracked open the fortune cookie. Who are they fooling anyway, others might be, it doesn't wash over with oneself.
In the forest; in time they'll show, just have to give a little nudge to encourage their need to. Making it clear is a good start, they'll have a lot to say on the matter. Coming from the deepest depths of a jungle, the last thing they will want is their jungle to vanish. Find how and where to get to their weak spot then will see.
Isaiah Ch.4:V.6 " - And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain."