Be Not Afraid

Daily Devotions for Lent 2025

“No I won`t be afraid
Oh, I won`t be afraid
Just as long as you stand
Stand by me”*

Someone taking your hand, walking you through the dark, stirs a very basic emotion. That touch is reassuring, comforting, loving. “I am here for you.”

We felt that as a child when a loved one helped us; we feel that as adults, responding to that need to not be afraid. In today`s world, there are many reasons to feel afraid.

Our faith tells us there is someone else who consoles us, soothes us in times of trial. “I am with you always,” Jesus told the apostles, “until the end of the age.” How reassuring a statement. Christ is our past, our present, our future. While some support may ebb and flow, the support of Jesus is always there, no matter what.

In these pages, Reformation members of all ages share their stories of faith in the face of fear. We thank these writers for their time and talents. We could not do this book without them. We also appreciate the theological guidance of Pastor Ralen Robinson and the time and efforts of these people:

Copy editors: Twyla Hill, Cynthia Richburg

Proofreaders: Jolene Dougherty, Suzanne Koch, Cam Wilson

Digital producer: Mark Yeskie

We thank you all, especially the writers. You`ll find their names at the bottom of each page.

Marcia Werts, co-editor

Anita Dorf, co-editor

Ken Hobart, coordinator

* “Stand By Me,” Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. © Raleigh Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music Inc