Casual familiarity that treats him like anyone else

Waiting until the moment feels less serious before responding

Trying to keep control and stay emotionally untouched

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and need your mercy. I turn from my sin and from living for myself. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I confess you as Lord, and I ask you to forgive me, receive me, and lead my life in your holy presence. Amen.

Come to the Holy Lord

Lord, revive your church with a fresh fear of you. Where we have become casual, restore humility; where we have grown dull, awaken trembling wonder; where we have trusted our own strength, teach us to bow before your authority, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Wake Your Church to Awe

Father, when fear makes me feel small, steady my heart before you. Replace panic with trust, and let your presence be stronger to me than my weakness, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

When I Feel Shaken

Begin by naming one place where you have treated God casually. Ask him to show you his authority there, then ask for one obedient step you can take today.

Pray for Reverence Today

Bring these to God: any casualness toward his holiness, a tendency to trust your own strength, and a desire to learn reverence, humility, and obedience.

Learning Holy Awe

Pray for someone who feels shaken or powerless: that God would meet them, calm their fear, and turn their heart toward his steady authority; and pray for courage to offer them wise, gentle presence.

For People Overwhelmed by Fear

ἀπὸ{a-PO###ah-POH###from} δὲ{DE###DEH###And} τοῦ{TOO###TOO###the} φόβου{FO-voo###FOH-voo###fear of} αὐτοῦ{af-TOO###ahf-TOO###him} ἐσείσθησαν{e-SEES-thee-san###eh-SEES-thee-sahn###(they) trembled} οἱ{ee###ee###the} τηροῦντες{tee-ROON-tes###tee-ROON-tehs###guards} καὶ{KE###KEH###and} ἐγενήθησαν{e-ye-NEE-thee-san###eh-yeh-NEE-thee-sahn###they became} ⸀ὡς{hos###hohs###like} νεκροί.{ne-KREE###neh-KREE###dead men}

Matthew 28:4 — DynamicTAB

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