Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise.
(Luke 21:34)
Lord, anxiety is as debilitating as carousing and drunkenness. It makes our hearts drowsy. Only by trusting in you can we guard against fear and worry. Shield me from the gossip and suspicions that surround me. Let me expect mercy and kindness; if I look, I will see it. With your grace, I can acknowledge and reflect the goodness I see in your servants. Wake me to your love.