Jesus could set people free who were afraid of death. All their lives they were held as slaves by that fear. ~ Hebrews 2:15 (NIRV)
Lord, so much of the trouble I get myself into is related to fear. I am afraid that people will not take me seriously. I am afraid that my life will be insignificant. I am afraid that I will mess up. I am afraid that it will all end badly at some point. So I call out to you again, knowing that you care for and protect me. For you are the kind of God who cares deeply about people -- even broken and silly fearful people. Thank you for being there. I need to call out to you even more often. Help me to do that with every breath I take. Amen.