“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
What This Means in Today’s World
Let’s be real:
Life right now feels like:
- Bills billing
- News news-ing
- Anxiety doing laps in your chest
- Your phone notifications acting like they pay rent
This verse is God calmly stepping into the chaos saying:
- “Breathe. I’ve got you. You’re not carrying this alone.”
- “Do not fear” doesn’t mean pretend you’re fine. It means, even when you’re NOT fine, you’re not alone.
- “Do not be dismayed” = don’t spiral.
Don’t let what you see convince you that I’ve disappeared. God is basically saying, “I’m still God in this, not just when life looks cute on Instagram.”
Applying in Real-Life:
For the one who:
- Is tired of being “the strong one.”
- Is stressed about money, kids, health, relationships, all of it.
- Smiles in public and melts down in private.
This is for you:
- When your mind starts to race → whisper, “He is with me.”
- When fear starts writing worst-case scenarios → remind yourself, “God already saw this day and still promised to hold me up.”
- When you feel weak → that’s literally the space He promised to strengthen and help you.
You don’t have to be the hero of your own story. You just have to keep holding the hand of the One who is.
Speak Life Into Yourself:
“I may feel shaky, but I’m being held by a God who never is.”
Prayer
“Lord, today I give You every fear, every what-if, and every heavy thought. When my mind starts to spiral, remind me You are with me, strengthening me, helping me, and holding me up. For I am not alone in this. Amen.”
If you’re seeking more encouragement today, you may find comfort in our Devotions or be strengthened by our Verse of The Day or Prayers, offering Scripture to carry with you throughout the day.
