God of hope and joy,
You are with me,
and in your presence,
I will not be afraid
of the world,
for it is your creation;
of the future,
for you have already redeemed it;
of the unknown,
for surely you have seen it;
of the stranger,
for she was made in your image,
of my weakness,
for you will give me strength.
of the darkness,
For I carry the light with me.
You are there,
and I am not alone.
I will not be afraid.
Amen