Devotions

Psalms 5:12 Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield. The Bible is full of statements speaking of God’s blessings and favor for the righteous. For example, […]

Isaiah 41:13 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. Do you remember your parents taking hold of […]

Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.  It is easy to let the worries of the future weigh us down. […]

Proverbs 3:24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. If you have ever watched a baby sleep, you know there is nothing more peaceful. […]

1 John 4:18-19 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because […]

Romans 8:15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, […]

Luke 12:25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? I admit that I am often filled with anxiety and worry. Despite knowing I shouldn’t worry, I do. I try […]

2 Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. Paul’s letters to Timothy are some of my favorites because he shares insight almost […]

Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. As believers we are […]

Mark 5:36 Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” Most of us cannot relate to this verse, because either we are not yet parents or we have never experienced the […]

Psalms 91:7 A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it  will not come near you. What awe inspiring imagery this verse is, right? A thousand falling on one […]

Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me.” Confidence. Do you have it? Or are you floundering in fear, […]

Joel 2:21 Do not be afraid, land of Judah; be glad and rejoice. Surely the Lord has done great things! Joel is not one of the books we are used to reading. But it is […]

Luke 12:6-7 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth […]

Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.  How comforting is it to […]