But even the

hairs of your head

are all numbered.

Fear not,

therefore,

you are of more value

than many sparrows.

    Matthew 10. 30-31

(God is more intimate

in His love for us

than we can imagine.

God is more personal

than we can realize.

He knows our hearts,

our tears and joy,

our afflictions,

and His hand on us.

God loves us

more than we can

ever think possible.

Even in dire times

and difficult situations,

God is already

    bringing us through.

"Do not be afraid.

   I am with you."

He is holding us fast.)

O LORD,

Help us to cast aside

worry and stress

and just follow You

through this miry bog,

or treacherous terrain,

or deep mystery that is

beyond our grasp.

Fear just blocks out

       the light.

Anxiety over what

is not in our control

               anyway

gives us baggage

we are not meant

         to carry

and drains us

of all available energy.

But trusting You

leads us on

a different way through.

Help us

to be found in You

and follow You.