Dear Lord,
How can I not be shocked by what happened? But just because it was so unexpected doesn’t mean You have forgotten me. You will soon come to my rescue. You will get me through this.
I have hope because I have experienced Your great mercy before. I will not be wiped out, because You will wipe away my tears.
I can count on Your unlimited compassion, which arrives fresh every morning. Great is Your faithfulness.
I will not yield to fear because I know that You are near. I know that You never turn Your gaze from me because You are my faithful God. You infuse me with Your strength and help me to survive and thrive in every situation. Soon, You will hold my hand high in victory! But for now, You are holding my hand tight, and You won’t let go.
That’s why I will not be afraid of the terrors of the night or the arrows that fly in the day. I will not dread disease that stalks in darkness, nor will I fear disaster that strikes at midday.
Because I am listening to You, I can live without worry. I can be free from the dread of any disaster that has fallen.
You care for me and carry me when disaster strikes. You carry me through it all. I am safe in Your arms.
In the name of Jesus, amen.
The reason I can still find hope is that I keep this one thing in mind:
the Lord’s mercy.
We were not completely wiped out.
His compassion is never limited.
It is new every morning.
His faithfulness is great.
Lamentations 3:21–23 GW
Do not yield to fear, for I am always near.
Never turn your gaze from me, for I am your faithful God.
I will infuse you with my strength
and help you in every situation.
I will hold you firmly with my victorious right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 TPT
Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night,
nor the arrow that flies in the day.
Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness,
nor the disaster that strikes at midday.
Psalm 91:5–6 NLT
But whoever listens to me will live without worry
and will be free from the dread of disaster.
Proverbs 1:33 GW
Since God cares for you, let Him carry all your burdens and worries.
1 Peter 5:7 VOICE