Awakening from Fear: A Prayer of Return and Remembrance
"And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of old, and thou fearest me not?" - Isaiah 57:11
Heavenly Father,
As I come before You today, I find myself reflecting deeply on the profound words of Isaiah 57:11: "And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of old, and thou fearest me not?" Lord, these words pierce my soul, illuminating the shadows of doubt and fear that have crept into my heart.
In this sacred moment, I acknowledge, O Lord, how fear has often swayed my decisions and attitudes. I come to You in humility, recognizing that I have, at times, allowed the voices of fear and anxiety to drown out Your gentle whisper. Forgive me, Father, for the times I have allowed fear to drive me away from remembering Your power and love, and for the moments when I have lied to myself about the strength of my fears rather than resting in Your promises.
Lord, in moments of trial and tribulation, I confess that I have not always laid remembrance of You upon my heart. I have, at times, placed trust in my understanding rather than relying on the depth of Your wisdom. Help me to shift my focus from the uncertainties around me to the certainty of Your presence. Remind me that Your peace surpasses all understanding and that it guards my heart and mind when I lean into You (Philippians 4:7).
You have said that You held Your peace even of old. Lord, in Your sovereign wisdom, You have allowed me, and so many others, the freedom to make choices—choices that can lead us astray or draw us closer to You. I am grateful, Father, for Your patience and grace. You remain steadfast, even when I falter. Teach me, Lord, to remember that a sanctified fear of You is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 1:7).
Help me, Father, to confront and name the fears that have caused me to stray. Whether it’s the fear of failure, the fear of rejection, or the anxieties of tomorrow, I lay them before You. I desire to remember You in every situation, turning my attention back to Your faithfulness and power. Let me not deceive myself nor lie to my heart; rather, let me anchor my hope in Your unfailing love.
Lord Jesus, I seek Your presence in my heart. May Your voice drown out the cacophony of doubt in my mind. You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust (Psalm 91:2). When I feel overwhelmed or outnumbered by the challenges that beset me, may I look to You for comfort and reassurance.
Fill me with courage, dear Lord, so that I may stand firm against the fears that threaten to overwhelm my spirit. Teach me to look to the horizon with hope and anticipation, knowing that You are already ahead of me, orchestrating a beautiful future that is beyond what I can see (Jeremiah 29:11).
As I strive to overcome these fears, keep my heart tender to Your teachings. Let Your Holy Spirit guide me in paths of righteousness. Instill in me a resolute spirit that seeks to find refuge in You, avoiding the snares of fear that can lead to lying and forgetting who You are.
I declare today, O Lord, that I will not be held captive by fear any longer. I will remember You, Lord. You are my strength, my hope, and my guide. I ask that You reveal Your presence in the midst of my struggles; remind me of Your love, and cultivate within me a heart that yearns for remembrance of You. May my life reflect the trust I place in You and may my fears dissolve in the light of Your truth.
In Your Holy Name, I pray,
Amen.
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Isaiah 57:11 - "And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of old, and thou fearest me not?"
"And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of old, and thou fearest me not?" - Isaiah 57:11
Isaiah 57:1-2
Isaiah 57:21 - "There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked."
Isaiah 57:12 - "I will declare thy righteousness, and thy works; for they shall not profit thee."
Isaiah 57:3 - "¶ But draw near hither, ye sons of the sorceress, the seed of the adulterer and the whore."
Isaiah 57:20 - "But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt."
"There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked." - Isaiah 57:21
Isaiah 57:2 - "He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness."
Isaiah 57:5 - "Enflaming yourselves with idols under every green tree, slaying the children in the valleys under the clifts of the rocks?"
Psalms 57:11 - "Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth."
Isaiah 57:19 - "I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him."
Isaiah 57:14 - "And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of my people."
Isaiah 57:17 - "For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart."
Isaiah 57:7 - "Upon a lofty and high mountain hast thou set thy bed: even thither wentest thou up to offer sacrifice."
Isaiah 57:20-21 - "But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, says my God, for the wicked."
Isaiah 57:16 - "For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls which I have made."
Isaiah 57:1 - "The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come."
Isaiah 57:18 - "I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners."
Isaiah 57:9 - "And thou wentest to the king with ointment, and didst increase thy perfumes, and didst send thy messengers far off, and didst debase thyself even unto hell."
Isaiah 57:10 - "Thou art wearied in the greatness of thy way; yet saidst thou not, There is no hope: thou hast found the life of thine hand; therefore thou wast not grieved."
Isaiah 57:4 - "Against whom do ye sport yourselves? against whom make ye a wide mouth, and draw out the tongue? are ye not children of transgression, a seed of falsehood,"
"I will declare thy righteousness, and thy works; for they shall not profit thee." - Isaiah 57:12
"¶ But draw near hither, ye sons of the sorceress, the seed of the adulterer and the whore." - Isaiah 57:3
John 11:57 - "Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him."
Isaiah 57:6 - "Among the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion; they, they are thy lot: even to them hast thou poured a drink offering, thou hast offered a meat offering. Should I receive comfort in these?"
Isaiah 57:15 - "For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones."
Isaiah 57:1-2 - "The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, while no one understands. For the righteous are taken away from calamity, they enter into peace; those who walk uprightly will rest on their beds."
Isaiah 57:18-19 - "I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners, creating praise on their lips. Peace, peace, to those far and near,” says the LORD. “And I will heal them.”"
"He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness." - Isaiah 57:2