Scattered

A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for My Father is with Me.  I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.  John 16:32-33 NET

God, thank You for providing all things for us. We acknowledge that all comes from You, our health, the air we breathe, our homes, our gifting, all You. We belong to You, lead us to the cross.  We confess that we let fear control our steps and determine how we spend our time, money, and energy.  Forgive us.  We are afraid of trouble. We are afraid of hardship. We are afraid of persecution. All of this causes us to be self-protective and to build our own kingdom. Forgive us! Holy Spirit we turn to You. Yes Lord, we pray for mercy, Your mercy. Jesus, help us to accept the peace You have promised. Help us to no longer be afraid, knowing You have overcome the world. Enable us to step out in faith, not fear. We pray hope, we pray healing, we pray deliverance, we pray love, we pray rejoicing, we pray salvation, we pray revival, we pray forgiveness in the name of Jesus Christ, amen!