PROVERBS 29:25 (CEB)
People are trapped by their fear of others;
those who trust the LORD are secure.
LUKE 12:32 (CEV)
My little group of disciples, don't be afraid! Your Father wants to give you the kingdom.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Don't be afraid; Jesus has your back.
DAILY FODDER
What about the coming year makes you afraid?
PRAYER
Powerful God, thank you for promising to watch my back. Still, I struggle with fear. I see how the world is going and feel betrayed by people I call brothers and sisters in Christ. The things I considered to be secure no longer feel so safe. That's probably good. I know that I need to put my trust exclusively in you. Assist me in doing that. I will count on you to look out for me, even if everyone else turns against me. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
