Almighty God, who strengthens those who are afraid, give us courage to walk wherever you call us, that we might work alongside you and join in your mission of redeeming the world and easing suffering, sorrow, and sin, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who walks with you and the Holy Spirit now and forever. Amen. ‘ Thomas, who was called the Twin, said to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go, that we may die with him.”‘ – John 11:16