Lord, I am afraid, and the fear feels bigger than I am right now. Your word does not scold me for it; it simply says, do not be afraid, for I am with you — I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will hold you up. So I am holding on to that promise, not because the fear has lifted, but because You are here in it with me. Be the steadiness under my feet when everything feels shaky. Strengthen me for what I am afraid to face, one moment at a time. Quiet what can be quieted, and stay close where the fear remains. Remind me that being afraid is not a failure and not the end of the story. And help me reach for the people and the support who can walk through this with me. I am afraid, Lord — and I am not alone. Hold me up. Amen.
A prayer for you
Prayer for Fear
Fear can grip hard and fast; here are steadying words for when you are afraid and need not to be alone in it.
“Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.”
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