"I am the Alpha and the Omega - the beginning and the end," says the Lord God. "I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come - the Almighty One."
Revelation 1:8
On that day the announcement to Jerusalem will be, "Cheer up, Zion! Don't be afraid! For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs."
Zephaniah 3:16-17
Simon Peter said, "I'm going fishing."
"We'll come, too," they all said. So they went out in the boat, but they caught nothing all night.
At dawn Jesus was standing on the beach, but the disciples couldn't see who he was.
John 21:3-4
Ever-present Lord, we pray for the comfort of your closeness and the boldness to move past our fears. We know we hesitate and carry feelings of inadequacy, but we are ready to move forward with the assurance of you at our side. Amen.
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