God, You know that I need You. I’m sorry for all the times I’ve pretended that I’m fine on my own. Please forgive me. Today, I come to You just as I am, and I give You all of my anxieties, cares, and worries. Please replace worry with peace, anxiety with hope, and concern with confident trust. I know that I am safe with You, and You can handle my problems. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.”

“Unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

God, use me to share Your love with those You have placed in my life. Give me boldness and grace. Direct my steps and actions to plant the seed of Your salvation. Equip and empower me with Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name, Amen.