Psalm 107 encourages us to consider the work of the Lord in our affliction because of sin and in our abundance because of His grace. The Lord causes both good times and hard times. He is God of all and Lord over everything. But this does not exclude us from working, sacrificing, and fighting God's battles.
Deuteronomy 20:2 And when you draw near to the battle, the priest shall come forward and speak to the people 3 and shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel, today you are drawing near for battle against your enemies: let not your heart faint. Do not fear or panic or be in dread of them, 4 for the Lord your God is he who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.’
Father, do not let me be afraid of any enemy; the enemy of sin and the enemy of death are nothing. I pray for our pastors, remove their fear of what people think. God, take away their fear of preaching hard truths. Remove the fear of the people who do not want to follow God's call. Raise up an army who is faithful to bring the healing Gospel of Jesus Christ to every man and woman. Remove our fear and grant us faithfulness.
Amen
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