March 4
Fear nothing
Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.
-Deuteronomy 31:6
Yahweh,
A terrible fear stalks your people. Men who say they believe in your Name, and yet hide in the bushes when it counts.
I have been one of those men far too often.
O God, in these days of war, I pray that you pour courage into me like liquid fire.
I pray that you rise up men for this generation who will stare at the hateful teeth of battle and be found strong like lions.
You, Lord my God, are the one who goes before me.
You will not fail me or forsake me.
Amen.