January 22
Facing Fear
with Faith
“The Lord is my light and my Savior. Who shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life. Who shall I be afraid of?”
Psalm 27:1 (NIrV)
Lisa had been avoiding the phone call for weeks. Her doctor had advised her to schedule some tests after her last check-up revealed irregularities. But every time she thought about making the appointment, fear gripped her. What if the results were bad?
She tried to distract herself with work, errands, and even binge-watching her favorite shows, but the nagging worry wouldn’t leave her. One evening, while scrolling through her social media feed, she stumbled upon a post from her church’s page. It featured Psalm 27:1: “The Lord is my light and my Savior. Who shall I fear?”
Lisa paused, reading the verse over and over. She realized that she had been carrying the weight of fear alone, forgetting to lean on God for strength. That night, she knelt beside her bed and prayed, “Lord, I’m so scared, but I know You are with me. Help me trust You, no matter what happens.”
The next morning, she picked up the phone and called the clinic. As she sat in the waiting room later that week, her heart raced, but she remembered the verse and whispered a prayer: “The Lord is my stronghold.” Lisa felt a wave of calm. Whatever the outcome, she knew she was not alone.
When the results came back, they showed something treatable. Lisa felt relieved, but more importantly, she felt grateful. Facing her fear had strengthened her faith, reminding her of God’s constant presence and protection.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, thank You for being my light and Savior, the One who carries me through life’s scariest moments.
Just as You calmed Lisa’s fears, help me trust You when I feel afraid or uncertain.
Remind me that You are my stronghold and that nothing can separate me from Your love.
Thank You for Your peace that surpasses all understanding.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
