Key Bible Verse: "See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation" (Isaiah 12:2). Bonus Reading: Isaiah 41:10, 13

I am a wimp when it comes to the dentist. The word macho is nowhere in my vocabulary or personality when I walk into the dentist's office and settle myself into his chair. You've heard stories of guys telling the dentist, "No pain medication, Doc. Just go ahead and drill." That's not me! I ask for everything possible to keep me from feeling any nerve twinges.

I've faced down a drunk who was threatening to kill his family, offering myself as a substitute hostage. I've sat with a potential suicide victim as he waved his gun around, saying he'd take me with him. But when the dentist's drill starts toward my mouth, sweat breaks out.

Of what—or whom—are you afraid? Maybe you can face a hostile situation without fear, but wondering what will happen to your children as they grow older keeps you awake at night. Perhaps the state of your marriage paralyzes you emotionally and keeps you from trusting in God as you should. The Lord knows the situation you're facing right now. He promises to give you both the wisdom and the strength to make it through your trials. And in the middle of those trials, God also promises to give you his peace.

—Mark Sutton in Still God's Man

My Response: I'll memorize today's Key Bible Verse—and repeat it as needed.

Thought to Apply: He who is afraid of a thing gives it power over him.—MOORISH PROVERB

Adapted from Still God's Man (Kregel, 2003) by permission.

Prayer for the Week

Heavenly Father, You know what I fear. Help me to give you that fear today. May I rest in your peace and strength no matter what happens.

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