1 Timothy 1:15-16 (NRSV"

"Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--of whom I am the
foremost. But for that very reason I received mercy, so that in me,
as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display the utmost patience,
making me an example to those who would come to believe in him for
eternal life.

Prayer

Almighty Father God in Heaven,Thank you for a new day that you have made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! father God, we give you ALL praise, ALL honor, ALL reverence for you are the One True God!! Father God, in the name of Jesus, we come as willing vessels to give ALL glory to you, for your pleasure and in alignment of your Holy Word!! Father God, in the name of Jesus, decrease us and increase your Holy Spirit in us this day, so we may continue to be the light for the world. Thank you Father God for blessing us with this day and for blessing us in a mighty way as only you can do!! Thank you Father God for allowing us another day to walk with you and demonstrate your unconditional love for us to others! Father God, in the name of Jesus, your Holy Word tells us in Isaiah 41:10,13, 10 Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. 13 I am holding you by your right hand – I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, 'Do not be afraid. I am here to help you. Father God, in the name of Jesus, your Holy Word tells us in 2 Timothy 1:7, 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. Father God, in the name of Jesus, we know that you are our Great Protector and Provider and we trust you. Father God, we know that we are not the ones in control, but you are and your will is being done in our lives as well as in this corrupt world. Father God, we know that you fight our battles, in the name of Jesus, and it is our faith that carries you and that your grace is sufficient! Father God, sometimes our fears have trapped and consumed us, but we are tired of living under the weight of our fears. Father God, your Holy Word, the Sword of Truth, reassures us of your presence and confirm that YOU ARE ABLE TO DELIVER US from our fears and troubles. Please Father God, in the name of Jesus, give us your unconditional, never-ending, eternal love and your awesome power to replace our fears! Father God, it is your perfect love that casts out our fears and we thank you Father God for promising to give us the peace that only you can give. Father God, in the name of Jesus, who died on that wooden cross and then on the third day, rose with all power to redeem us back to you, let us receive that peace from you now as we ask you to still our troubled hearts. Because you are with us Father God in the Holy Spirit, our Comforter, we don't have to be afraid. Father God, in the name of Jesus, many need you now because they are full of stress and anxiety. Father God, reading your Holy Word brings comfort, as we ask you to come and take away the heavy burdens we may have and those of the ones we love and come in contact with. Father God, we take each burden, one by one, and lay them at your feet. Help us Father God leave them with you! Father God, in the name of Jesus, please carry them for us, for those who need you now, this day, so that we don't have to. Replace those fears and stresses and burdens right now Father God, in the name of Jesus, with your humble and gentle yoke, so that we will find rest for our souls today. Father God, we receive your gift of peace of mind and heart and thank you that we can lie down tonight in peace and sleep. We know that you, Lord God, will keep us safe and we are not afraid, because you are always with us. Please keep us daily Father God, in the name of Jesus, in your perfect peace! Father God, bless us and keep us and all we are in contact with today; shine your holy light upon us and be gracious to us as we do the same for others through your Holy Spirit; turn your face toward us and give us peace as we demonstrate the mighty virtues of Christ Jesus to others. For all we are, for all we do, for all that you have made us Father God, it is in the righteous, powerful, loving name of Jesus we pray, believing it to receive it.
In Jesus name....Amen!