“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:16)

“Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no danger because you are with me. Your rod and your staff protect me.” (Psalm 23:14)

Alone and Unafraid

 Being on a submarine is a lot like being an astronaut. You live in very tight quarters, you’re away from loved ones for months at a time, and the environment around you is constantly trying to kill you. Submarines patrol the world’s oceans alone and unafraid, often times with no nearby friendly ships to help them if something goes wrong. They live and operate every day in one of the most dangerous environments known to man, relying on their equipment and their training to perform their missions and live to the next day.

At times the world feels like it’s full of evil. Vicious political rhetoric. Terrorist attacks. That guy who cut you off in traffic last week. It can feel overwhelming or even hopeless. Even in this dark world, God is always with us. He tells us He will never forsake us, and even in the darkest of times, He is by our side. So when the world starts to get to you, there is no reason to fear because God’s got your back.

Prayer:

Lord, we know that fear is a natural part of being human, but we often need help to move past our fears and be the people

You want us to be. Help us to conquer our fears and place our trust in You. Amen.

Contributed by Matthew Charlton