Fearful, God, we are fearful
even though you yourself said
“Do not fear; I will be with you.”
we cannot help oursleves
We are fearful
for our families
for our jobs
for our insecurities
We are fearful
that we have it all wrong
that we are wrong about you
that everyone will know our secrets
We are fearful…of you
because we can hide notihng from you
Our insecurities, our secrets, our fears
all are laid bare before you
and we are terrified
We fear you
but for all the wrong reasons
and in all the wrong ways
So we ask, God, against our fear
that you be with us
that you be our strength and shield
that you take away everything that makes us fearful
And we ask fearfully, knowing that you will answer.
