Nɔɔneŋ 20:5

Learn to use your faith to face your fears and break through to success! What if you weren’t afraid of other people’s opinions, of failing, or the cost? You are equipped to accomplish many things, if you push through what you fear, you can accomplish great things....and that could change everything. What if you could do anything? Do not let fear keep you from your destiny! 

Just as the psalmist encountered, we can be overwhelmed by the circumstances of life. We run into situations that are frustrating and discouraging. But we also experience the peace and protection of our Creator, whose goodness isn’t dependent on our situation. The psalms are full of God’s unchanging love and faithfulness. Find the hope, joy, and peace that is abundant in God as you reflect the next 5 days.

Susan Binkley is the founder and president of Blue Monarch, a long-term residential recovery program for women and their children. Although she grew up in the church, it was not until Susan began her journey with Blue Monarch that she discovered the tremendous power of prayer and peeled away the many layers of this mighty tool, which is available to each of us. **NOTICE:** This content includes sensitive themes that some readers may find difficult: mentions of abuse, suicide, medical procedures, and loss. Please take care as you read.

Focusing on the virtues of faith, hope, and love, each day of this 6-day reading plan features a Scripture reading, a related devotional reading, a prayer, and a journaling prompt from the NIV Radiant Virtues Bible: A Beautiful Word Collection.