God who is with me,
You know what I need before I even quiet myself to ask (Matthew 6:8). At this moment, I am feeling burdened under the weight of my work, feeling overwhelmed at the tasks laid before me.
I feel the pressure to succeed and the fear of failure in my bones. I worry I may not be up to the task. I fear the approaching of deadlines, the meeting of expectations. My body feels heavy with dread.
God who is with me, I bring these anxieties to You and ask that You would meet me in them. Help me remember that these worries are not trivial to You, but that you deeply care about these details of my life.
Bring to my mind previous times of fear and worry, and how I have overcome similar challenges before by Your Spirit.
Lead me beside still waters. Slow my racing thoughts. Bring me back to this present moment. Don’t abandon me in my anxiety.
Lord, I care about this work and ask that You would help me complete it faithfully. While I do not yet know the outcome, I know You have a good plan for my life and for my work.
Help me to trust in Your provision, and may that trust begin to take up more space in my heart and mind. Equip me with the patience, energy, persistence, and courage I need to do this work, and remind me of Your love for me, no matter the outcome.
Amen.
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