Day 8 | You Are Not Alone

Reflection

Part of the reason we can lack confidence out in the world is that we can feel more alone there, in our scattered places. So part of how we build confidence out in the world is by knowing that we are not alone there.

We have Jesus’ promise to be with us always, wherever we find ourselves. We have the Holy Spirit as an advocate and comforter alongside us. We know God the Father is Lord of every place – including wherever we are today. And sometimes there are other Christians around too if we search for them.

The more we obey this command to love and support one another in the same way Jesus loves us, the less lonely it feels. We can help confidence grow in others and they can help it to grow in us.

Our confidence grows if we know we have loving and prayerful backup support. Our resolve grows if we ask for prayer to be bolder with a tricky situation and we know a Christian friend will ask how we got on. If a Christian friend happens to send a timely, encouraging WhatsApp assuring me of their prayers, I’m reminded that I’m not alone. Is there someone you could text today to encourage?

Responding in prayer

Lord God, thank you that I am not alone on my frontline.

Thank you for the promise of Your presence. Thank you for Your provision of Christian family support, and please provide me with more support around me where I need it.

Lord, show me who I can show support to today. Who should I pray for? Who should I send a message to?