Use what was entrusted in a faithful way instead of hiding it

Wait until fear disappears before doing anything with it

Keep it untouched so there is no chance of failure

Hand it off so you never have to be responsible for it

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that sin and fear have kept me from trusting you and from using what belongs to you. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and receive you as my Lord and Savior. Forgive me, lead me, and make my life yours. Amen.

Come Out of Fear Into Grace

Lord, awaken your Church where fear has made us hide what you have entrusted to us. Forgive us for burying gifts, shrinking back from responsibility, and living as if your grace were not enough. Renew our courage, stir faithful service, and make us ready to use what you have given for your glory, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Revive Your Church From Fear

Father, when fear tells me to hide, help me take the next faithful step. Give me courage to use what you have entrusted to me with honesty and care, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Faith to Take the Next Step

Thank God for every gift, responsibility, and opportunity he places in our hands. Thank him for his patience when we are afraid, and for the mercy that calls us back to faithful stewardship.

Giving Thanks for What Has Been Entrusted

Begin by naming one thing you have been tempted to hide. Confess the fear underneath it, ask God for courage, and choose one concrete act of faithfulness to take this week.

Pray Through One Hidden Responsibility

Bring these before God: the places you cling to control, the responsibilities you keep at a distance, and the desire to be faithful with small things. Ask him to help you live with open hands.

Open Hands Before God

καὶ{KE###KEH###And} φοβηθεὶς{fo-vee-THEES###foh-vee-THEES###being afraid} ἀπελθὼν{a-pel-THON###ah-pehl-THOHN###having gone away} ἔκρυψα{E-kree-psa###EH-kree-psah###I hid} τὸ{TO###TOH###the} τάλαντόν{ta-lan-TON###tah-lahn-TOHN###talent} σου{soo###soo###your} ἐν{en###ehn###in} τῇ{TEE###TEE###the} γῇ·{YEE###YEE###ground} ἴδε{I-de###EE-deh###See} ἔχεις{E-khees###EH-khees###you have} τὸ{TO###TOH###what is} σόν.{SON###SOHN###yours}

Matthew 25:25 — Source TextTAB

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