5. Mai 2019
We come to Thee, O Christ, confessing to Thee the fears that twist our lives and keep us from the inner calm and peace that come from Thee: / The fear of ourselves, that we cannot do what is expected of us; / The fear of being found out for littleness and pride in ourselves; / The fear of being left out when joy and richness come to others; / The fear of not being ready when opportunities present themselves for service; / The fear of death, that when it comes our time to die, we shall not have done the things we would have done, because we were afraid to venture out. / We find ourselves shrinking back before the unknown, wanting assurance where we must have faith; / We find ourselves hesitating to follow Thee, O Christ afraid the cost may be too great, and life may pass us by. / Give us the strength and peace that only Thou canst give. Amen.
Rachel Henderlite, North Carolina 1954