Lord Jesus, I come to you today with a heart that often finds itself gripped by fear. I hear your words in Isaiah: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

It is so easy to let anxiety take root, to feel overwhelmed by the challenges of life, by the unknown future, or by my own inadequu-ad-equacies. I can feel dismayed when things don’t go as planned, or when I face difficulties that seem too great to overcome. In those moments, Lord, I forget your presence.

But you are God, and you know my frailty. You do not condemn my fear, but rather, you speak directly to it. You remind me that your presence is my constant assurance, your power my ultimate strength.

Lord, help me to truly believe that you are with me. Help me to rest in the knowledge that I am not alone in my struggles. When fear whispers its lies, remind me of your steadfast love and your unshakeable strength.

Strengthen me, Jesus, when I feel weak. Help me, when I feel overwhelmed. Uphold me with your righteous right hand, your hand of power and justice and love. Let me lean into you, knowing that you will not let me fall.

When I am tempted to be dismayed, help me to remember that you are my God, my sovereign Lord. Your promises are sure, and your power is infinite.

Lord, help me to live each day with less fear and more faith, knowing that in all things, you are with me.

Lord, help me to…

Amen.