Wednesday, July 26 — Psalm 89:9–18
Isaiah 48:7–49:21; Philippians 4:14–23
[Adam and Eve] hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God. Genesis 3:8
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. 1 John 4:18
Lord God, we admit that sometimes we are afraid of you. We hide from your presence and cower in fear—behind our work, behind our piety, behind our self-righteousness. Amen.