Resting in God’s Safety: A Prayer for Courage

The Christian Tech‑Nerd Resting in God’s Safety: A Prayer for Courage

By thechristiantechnerd on December 8, 2025

Tonight my heart feels tender as I sit down to write. There’s a softness in me, but also a deep ache—a quiet sadness mixed with longing for my fellow Christians to truly trust the Lord. I keep thinking about how often we let fear of other people pull us away from the peace God offers so freely. Scripture speaks so clearly: “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.” (Proverbs 29:25) I know this truth well, yet I still see so many dear believers weighed down by the worry of what others think, and it stirs something in me—something gentle, but urgent.Jesus Himself, with such compassion, warned us not to fear those who can only harm the body (Luke 12:4–5). He called us into a deeper kind of courage, the kind rooted not in our own strength but in His everlasting love and authority. When I read those words, I feel Jesus’ tenderness in them—He wasn’t scolding; He was caring for our hearts. And maybe that’s why I feel so moved tonight. When we let fear of people guide our decisions, we drift from the safety He longs to give us. It doesn’t make me angry at anyone; it simply makes me wish we all understood how deeply God wants us to rest in Him.Sometimes I see friends and believers holding their breath around others, trying to mold themselves to avoid criticism or rejection. My heart aches for them. I understand that struggle more than I’d like to admit. I remember times when I shaped myself around others’ expectations, hoping to avoid judgment. Those were heavy days—days where peace felt distant and fragile. And even now, in certain moments, I still feel that old tug. But then the Holy Spirit gently whispers to my spirit: Trust Me. Look to Me. Don’t give your peace away.

In those moments, I cling to scriptures that have become anchors for my soul. I often repeat Psalm 56:11: “In God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” These words wrap around me like a soft blanket. They remind me that nothing and no one has the power to pull me out of God’s hands. And when I think about my fellow Christians who feel overwhelmed by the opinions of others, I just want to help them feel the same comfort, the same assurance that God’s love is a safer foundation than anything the world can offer.What I feel most tonight is compassion. Deep, sincere compassion. Fear is a heavy burden to carry. Wanting to be accepted is a very human desire. And sometimes trusting God feels like stepping onto water—we know He can hold us, but it still takes courage to lift our foot. So when I see believers hesitating or shrinking back, I don’t feel frustrated at them. I feel tenderness toward them. I want to gently encourage them, to whisper, “You don’t have to be afraid. God sees you. God is with you. God will protect you.”Because I’ve learned that true safety—lasting, unshakeable safety—comes from trusting the Lord, not from pleasing people. When we rest in Him, there’s a calmness that fills our hearts, even when life feels uncertain. And I long for all of us to experience that kind of rest.Tonight I prayed with a peaceful heaviness in my chest. I asked God to wrap His arms around His children, especially those who feel anxious or unsure. I asked Him to lift the weight of fear from their shoulders and replace it with His gentle strength. I asked Him to help us all remember that His opinion of us is the one that brings life, hope, and freedom. And I prayed that He would keep my own heart soft, trusting, and open to His guidance.So here is my quiet prayer tonight:
Please keep me safe, O LORD, from those who oppose me and would do me harm. Guard my heart from fear and teach me to trust You more deeply. Help my fellow believers feel Your peace and Your nearness. Make our lives beautiful reflections of Your love. Let us walk each day in Your safety. In Jesus’ name, Amen.May tomorrow bring new strength and a deeper trust in the One who never fails us.Comment Like

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