Day One The God of Hope Scripture: Romans 15:13 Deadlines looming, job demands and instability, financial insufficiency, children’s poor decisions, relationship discord, military deployment, the stress of social media distraction and comparisons, the fear of missing out, and more things to do than hours in a day. Sound familiar? This is the breeding ground for worry, anxiety, and fear. Sweaty palms, racing pulse, headaches, butterflies in the stomach, difficulty concentrating, feeling overwhelmed—any or all of these symptoms could indicate worry, anxiety, or fear. I’ve experienced them all and more. I’ve felt so wrapped up in knots that I wasn’t sure I could get out of bed in the morning or that I even wanted to. Have you ever had any of the following conversations, even if only in your head? “I can’t do ____, because I’m afraid that _____.” “I won’t do ____, because I’m worried about ____.” “I’m not sure about ____, because I fear ____ might happen.” If you have, then you, too,