You fear what lies ahead.  Why?  I am here with you now, and I am with you always.  How do you know?  The sky, air, light, and creatures mirror my presence.

I formed all of these and surround you every day, calling out to you.  Yes, I can manage your cares.  Bring them to me.  Allow me to help you.  Name them and talk with me about each one.  Follow me no matter how hard your trials.  I love you, and I will lead you through all of them.  I will set your feet upon a rock.  Let me lift you out of the slimy pit.  I will put a new song in your heart. Trust me.

Fear reliever #1: Morning prayer

Rise with me each morning.  Lay each day in my keep.  Allow me to protect you.  Permit me to light your path.  I know what lies in darkness.  Light dwells with me.  Step into my presence and watch your anxiety melt away.  Lay any burden on me.  Let me carry it.  I take care of each worry.  I will counsel and hold you.  Simply share your concerns with me, because I have the wisdom and power to overcome them.

Fear reliever #2: Powerful presence

Do not believe I am absent from your world.  I am not far.  I didn’t bring you into this world to abandon you.  Remember this: I brought you here to flourish in all seasons of life.  I love you with an everlasting love.  How do you know?  I knew the consequences of free will before I chose to exercise it.  So, there is evil in the world as well as goodness.  You are angry about this?  Come talk to me about it.  Despite evil and suffering, I am near and will help if you let me.  There is a way through all of the sorrow and the loss if you let me help you.

Fear reliever #3: Future promise

As you blossom and grow toward your dreams, share them with me.  Your future is a beautiful garden, and I want to see your gifts bless the world.  Let me shine on your work.  Let me water your relationships.  Let me spread your influence to make the world a kingdom of peace, love, and light.  Your future is secure.  Trust me, and I will show you the way.  Listen to me, and I will tell you how.

“But now, this is what the Lord says…’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, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God…your Savior.'” Isaiah 43