Mighty God, who defends those you love, ease our fears and reassure our timid hearts that you will save and that all shall be well when you appear with power to rescue us from harm. Grant that we would remain steadfast until that time and would trust in the coming salvation, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit wields all the powers of earth and heaven. Amen. ‘Say to those who are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you.”‘ – Isaiah 35:4