Unshaken
STANDING FIRM IN FEARFUL TIMES
Confidence in the Face of Fear
"So we say with confidence, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'" (Hebrews 13:6, NIV) In life, fear can sometimes feel as if it is knocking on our doors incessantly, demanding our attention. The fears might be about our health, financial stability,...
A Balm for Anxious Thoughts
"When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy." (Psalm 94:19, NIV) We have all experienced moments or seasons of anxiety. The psalmist is no stranger to this. In today's scripture, he describes his anxiety as "great within me," highlighting the...
God’s Grace: A Promise for Restoration
"And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you." (1 Peter 5:10, ESV) Today's verse carries a profound promise from the God of all grace....
The Peace of God Amid Anxiety
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7,...
God’s Plans in the Midst of Uncertainty
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV) As humans, we desire control and certainty. We like to know what's going to happen next. When things feel...
Overflowing with Hope
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Romans 15:13, NIV) This verse serves as a wonderful reminder that God is the source of our hope. In the midst of worry and...
The Secret Place of the Most High
"Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'" (Psalm 91:1-2, NIV) Here we find a powerful antidote to worry and fear: dwelling in the...
Prayer: Rejoicing in His Love
"The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing." (Zephaniah 3:17, ESV) There's a beautiful scene depicted in this verse - an image of God...
Trust and Guidance
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6, ESV) This passage offers profound wisdom to navigate through life, encouraging us to put our...
The Lord Is On My Side
"The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?" (Psalm 118:6, ESV) Today's scripture is a robust declaration of faith amid adversity. The psalmist professes with absolute confidence that since God is with him, he harbors no fear. He understands that...
Fear Not, You Are Redeemed
"But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: 'Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers,...
Grasped by God’s Right Hand
"For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." (Isaiah 41:13, NIV) The prophet Isaiah delivers these words as a powerful reminder of God's ever-present aid and comfort in our lives. As we ponder today's...
Walking Through Valleys, Fearless
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." (Psalm 23:4, NIV) Psalm 23, authored by King David, is a beautiful illustration of the Lord as our shepherd, guiding us, providing for...
The Destructive Path of Fear
"Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, 'Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?' The woman said to the serpent, 'We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, but God did...
Prayer: The Divine Conversation on Fear
"The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and keep it. And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, 'You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that...
The Boldness of Righteousness
"The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, but the righteous are bold as a lion." (Proverbs 28:1, ESV) This scripture presents a vivid contrast between the wicked and the righteous. The wicked live in constant fear, even when there's no clear and present danger. It's...
Anticipating Anxiety and Resting in God’s Sovereignty
"For the thing that I fear comes upon me, and what I dread befalls me. I am not at ease, nor am I quiet; I have no rest, but trouble comes." (Job 3:25-26, ESV) The story of Job has been a source of comfort for many who have experienced trials and tribulations. Here we...
The Shadows of Fear and the Light of God
"Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the LORD God among the trees of the garden. But the LORD God called to the man, 'Where are you?' He answered, 'I heard you in the...
Choosing Trust Over Fear
"When I am afraid, I put my trust in you." (Psalm 56:3, NIV) Today's scripture from Psalm 56:3 presents a heartfelt confession from the psalmist, an expression of his deep trust in God amidst fear. It is an inspiring testament to the power of trust as a shield against...