Free from Fear

Today’s Reflection

Fear stops our ears from hearing God’s voice, blinds us to the grace in front of us, and robs us of this present moment. Yet God consistently works to free us.

—Amy Oden, “Free For Abundant Life,” in The Upper Room Disciplines 2026 (Upper Room Books, 2025)

Today’s Question

Which of your fears does God most want you to release? Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

The more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread, so that the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites. The Egyptians subjected the Israelites to hard servitude.—Exodus 1:12–13 (NRSVUE)

Prayer for the Week

Jesus, you have entered every place on this earth so that we might live and grow in you. May we open our doors to you and to your teachings. Amen.Submit your prayer to The Upper Room.