“Who then will harm you if you are devoted to what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear or be intimidated.” 1 Peter 3:13-14
Lord God, There are a lot of things in this life that scare me. I’m scared about my future. My health isn’t good and I’m afraid of what will happen to my body and life. I’m scared about my finances. Will I get that job? Will I keep this job? Will I have enough to take care of my family and pay my bills? I’m scared about so many things. I’m intimidated by people and what they think about me, even what they say about me. Their words do wound me deeply. But God, here with you I find my sanctuary. Here with you I find my safety. I am not afraid of my future when I am with you, because you hold and even control my future. I am not worried about my finances when I am with you because you care for the birds of the air and the flowers of the field, you promise to care for me too. When I am with you, I am not afraid of what people say about me or what they’ll do to me, because you are with me, your rod and staff they comfort me. Lord God, calm my heart and give me rest, even sanctuary in your presence. O Lord, go before me today to lead the way. O Lord, stay by my side today to assure me of my presence. O God, go above me to watch over my footsteps. O Savior, go behind me today to keep me from danger. Stay by me, Lord God, and keep me I pray, for with you I have sanctuary. Amen.