Thursday Prayer: When Fear Feels Bigger Than Faith

God, you are perfect love that casts out fear. You are the voice that calms every storm, the presence that makes darkness flee. Even when fear whispers loud, you whisper louder: "Do not be afraid."

Fear had more space in my heart today than faith did. I let worry about tomorrow steal joy from today, imagined worst-case scenarios until they felt more real than your promises. I've been listening to anxiety's lies, letting "what if" questions multiply like weeds in my mind. But you keep showing up in my frightened moments, don't you? Thank you for the peace that surprised me in the middle of panic, for friends who spoke truth when fear spoke lies, for every time courage rose up when I needed it most.

Replace my fear with faith, my worry with worship. When anxiety tries to predict my future, remind me that you're already there, preparing the way. Help me remember that courage isn't the absence of fear - it's trusting you in spite of it. Tonight, I choose to trust your heart even when I can't see your hand. You are good, and you are with me.