Fear loves the fog. It clouds the path, amplifies what-ifs, and convinces us that power, love, and clear thinking are out of reach. We push back with worship, Scripture, and focused intercession, letting Psalm 23 steady our steps: even in the darkest valley, we are not alone. We start by lifting God’s name above our outcomes, so our hearts remember where help comes from. Then we name real concerns—the child we’re worried about, the test results we’re waiting on, the sleepless mind that won’t switch off—and place them in God’s capable hands.

Along the way, we expose fear’s tactics: it drains our sense of power, distorts love into suspicion, and muddies our thoughts. That’s not the spirit God gives. We declare courage anchored in presence, not performance, and learn to release control of how victory must look. The turning point comes with a living picture of the shepherd’s staff: straight for righteousness, curved to guide, and yes, sharpened to prod us out of comfort and into calling. Guidance can feel like a nudge, but it’s grace in motion.

We finish by reclaiming rest and peace for the day ahead. We speak sleep over anxious nights, cover our families, schools, homes, and work, and give God permission to interrupt our schedules with something better. If you’ve been waiting for the other shoe to drop, let this be your pivot from dread to steady joy. Subscribe for more morning prayer, share this with someone who needs courage today, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway so others can find hope too.

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Join us Live for 6 AM EST prayer Monday-Friday and Wednesday Nights at 7 PM EST (727) 731-9243. International number 1 267-807-9601 if prompted the access code is 252337. Send prayer requests to jbaymon@healing-word.org or leave a message on our website www.healing-word.org