am afraid, Lord.
Afraid of an enemy that is far away,
Yet may be waiting at the mall.

I am afraid for friends who have been called to serve.
I am afraid for politicians who are walking new ground.
I am afraid for those who protect my income.

I am afraid, Lord.
Please calm my fears.

Give me words of hope to share with family.
Give me words of support for military friends.
Give me words of peace for those more fearful than I.

I am afraid, Lord.
Please calm my fears.

Free me from needing to understand it all.
Free me from worrying over things I cannot control.
Free me from the anger that comes with uncertainty.

I am afraid, Lord.
Please calm my fears.

Teach me to trust Your promise.
Teach me to relax in Your love.
Teach me to celebrate Your grace.

I am afraid, Lord.
Hold me close.

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Dick Duerksen is director of spiritual development at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida.