Stay where they are and wait for things to settle.

Turn back and hide until the danger passes.

Stop and argue with the man who is coming.

Protect yourself first, even if it changes the mission.

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and gone my own way. I cannot save myself. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. When fear, betrayal, and pressure are near, I turn from my sin and trust you alone. Be my Lord and Savior, and lead my life from this day forward. Amen.

Lord, Lead Me When Trouble Is Near

Lord, wake up your Church where we have grown slow, cautious, or divided. Make us ready to rise when you speak, to keep moving when obedience is costly, and to stay faithful when betrayal or opposition comes near. Renew our courage, and make us follow you without fear, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Wake Your Church to Obedience

Lord, when pressure is close and my heart wants to freeze, steady me. Help me rise, trust you, and take the next faithful step, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Steady Me When Pressure Comes Close

Pray by naming one hard situation, asking God for clear direction, and then asking for courage to act without delay.

Pray for the Next Step

Bring these before God: hesitation, fear of people, the habit of delaying hard obedience, and a desire to move when Jesus leads.

Learning to Obey Quickly

Pray for a person who feels let down or betrayed; ask God to give them peace, wise next steps, and steady faith when trust has been shaken.

For Someone Facing Betrayal

ἐγείρεσθε{e-YEE-re-sthe###eh-YEE-reh-stheh###Rise} ἄγωμεν·{A-go-men###AH-goh-mehn###let us go} ἰδοὺ{i-DOO###ee-DOO###see} ἤγγικεν{EENG-yi-ken###EENG-yee-kehn###(He) has come near} ὁ{HO###HOH###the one who} παραδιδούς{pa-ra-di-DOOS###pah-rah-dee-DOOS###betrays} με.{me###meh###me}

Matthew 26:46 — DynamicTAB

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