Therefore I tell you,

do not be anxious

about your life...

But seek first

the kingdom of God

and His righteousness,

and all these things

will be added to you.

         Matthew 6. 25, 33

(Anxiety is the kingpin

        of fear.

Anxiety distracts,

deflates,

and drains every ounce

of needed courage

       and energy.

Seeking God first

always provides more

       than we need

and sends us in

   a different direction.

Anxiety means

         missing out.

Anxiety says,

   "What if....?"

God says,

    "Trust Me."

Trusting God is

    never complacent,

but the strongest

action we can do.

Trusting God

pushes back the darkness.

Anxiety just

    stumbles through it.)

O LORD,

In the midst of this

growing pandemic

and social unrest

and suffering,

anxiety has seeped

   through the cracks,

walked defiantly

     through the door,

and taken up residence.

Grant us the strength

     to evict that

prevailing fear

and abide instead

           in You.

Help us to know You more

and know that seeking You

should be our first response,

   not our last resort.

May trusting You

be a beacon to our paths

and a strong distinguishing

      light for others

   out of the darkness.

Trusting You

            strengthens,

provides and protects

    with Your Presence.

Help us to not even think

about attempting this

     without You.