Lenten Daily Devotional: Jason Phelps

Prayer for the Day from Jason Phelps
So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” Hebrews 13:6
The Lie: I often fear physical pain and danger for myself and my family. I would say I am being responsible, because you have to admit that it’s safe to be safe! However, I can’t deny that when it comes to safety, I may be a tad overly protective and overly conscious.
If you spend time with me throughout my day, if you’re observant, you may be able to notice this fear in some small ways. I tend to double-check doors to make sure they’re really locked, I may jiggle the knobs on my gas stove to make sure no gas is leaking into my house (even if I haven’t used the stove), and I may even double check with my wife when she gets in the car to drive away that she is wearing her seat belt and knows where she is going. There was also a time when I was driving down Fulton and saw a group of boys kicking another boy while he was down. I hesitated because of fear and never ended up stopping to help. That memory sticks with me today to help me be ready for the next opportunity.
Prayer: Lord, I confess my fear to you. I confess that I don’t always trust that you care about my family’s safety. I confess that I don’t trust you to get me through pain if something bad happens. You’re a good father and you are in control so I don’t have to be. Help me learn where to draw the line between responsibility and worry. Help me in my unbelief. Amen.