Jesus tells us not to be afraid. He tells us this most often than any other advice and direction. It is said that this is said 365 times in the Bible. We have no reason to fear, because He is in control. If we fear, we do not trust Jesus or God, our Father. It is a sign of true faith and love to give up the sense of ‘control’ and let God steer our life. He will always deliver us from evil and keep us safe. He always protects us and guides us. We just have to allow Him to do so. It is either God or us at the wheel…And only He can know what is best for us.
“…Let your requests be made known to God;”
6 Be careful about nothing; but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
7 and the peace of God, which surpasses every understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts by Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:7 (Darby Translation)
“Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.”
15Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 17Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 19Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 20Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
-Matthew 7:15
“…all the foundations of the earth are out of course.”
God Presides in the Great Assembly
1{A Psalm of Asaph.} God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
2How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
3Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
4Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
5They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
6I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
7But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
8Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
(Psalm 82, KJV)
– Hildegard of Bingen
“I am a feather on the breath of God.”
“…an ambassador in chains.”
“Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should” (Eph. 6:19-20).
today’s prayer.
from the heart.
An 8th century Prayer to the Holy Spirit.
Byzantine Christian Prayer translated to English.
Glory to you, our God, glory to you. Heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of truth,
who are present everywhere
filling all things,
Treasury of good things and
Giver of life,
come and dwell in us.
Cleanse us of every stain,
and save our souls, gracious Lord.
This prayer was written in the 8th century by Kosmas (Kosmas the Melodos). He was an educated Byzantine Orthodox priest born in Jerusalem and raised in Constantinople.
This prayer to God also addresses the Holy Spirit (‘Heavenly King’ ‘Comforter‘, ‘Spirit of Truth’).
See verse of the Bible below for ‘comforter’.
16And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
John 14 : 16 – 20 (KJV)
18I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 19Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. 20At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
The Narrow Way 