God gave us his Spirit. And the Spirit doesn’t make us weak and fearful. Instead, the Spirit gives us power and love. He helps us control ourselves. ~ 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIRV)
Lord, God,
THANKS: You have given us your Spirit and filled us with power and love. You are never far from us. And that is reassuring.
REGRETS: But I'm not good at self-control. Perhaps that is why I'm afraid. I don't know how I will respond to problems -- to challenges -- to people who bother me.
INTERCESSION: Stick with me. Continue to empower me. Break the fear that controls too much of me.
PURPOSE: I'm going to let your love -- the love you have given to us -- overcome the fear.
Amen.