Fearlessness

Isaiah tells us You have said, "Fear not, I have redeemed you, I have called you by name, you are mine."

Do You really mean this God?

Do You really mean we don't have to be afraid to live in a world that seems to have a whole lot of reasons to run, hide and never look back? Please show us better choices than being afraid. Please show us how to love instead.

Do You really mean we we are redeemed, that we are considered whole, wonderful, all that You want us to be? It is usually easier to pick at ourselves, and each other, as if being imperfect is an art form to be developed at every turn. Please show us how to cherish each other as Your beloved daughters and sons.

Have You actually called us, each by our own names? My government has a number for me, so do all the accounts by which I maintain my home. Other people locate me through my street address and telephone numbers. But You, You know my name and have called to me through time and space to remind me of Your love for me.

Am I really Yours, God? What does it mean to belong to You? What does it mean to belong to each other? Please help us to feel belonged. Please help us to share that feeling with the people in our lives.

Thank you for Your worlds through the prophet Isaiah, God. Thank You for how You are releasing us from our fear, redeeming, naming and calling us today. Amen.