Trust in God banishes fear

In trying times, times of economic hardship, emotional strain, physical demands for our labor; how does my faith in God help me cope?

NAB - Psalm 56

Trust in God

I
Have mercy on me, God,
for I am treated harshly;
attackers press me all the day.
My foes treat me harshly all the day;
yes, many are my attackers.
O Most High, when I am afraid,
in you I place my trust.
God, I praise your promise;
in you I trust, I do not fear.
What can mere flesh do to me?

II
All the day they foil my plans;
their every thought is of evil against me.
They hide together in ambush;
they watch my every step;
they lie in wait for my life.
They are evil; watch them, God!
Cast the nations down in your anger!
My wanderings you have noted;
are my tears not stored in your vial,
recorded in your book?
My foes turn back when I call on you.
This I know: God is on my side.
God, I praise your promise;
in you I trust, I do not fear.
What can mere mortals do to me?

III
I have made vows to you, God;
with offerings I will fulfill them,
Once you have snatched me from death,
kept my feet from stumbling,
That I may walk before God
in the light of the living.

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Lord, you are the light over my path. Throw away any fear from my heart. Give me the courage to speak your truths on my lips. Allow my shoulders strength to bear any burden before me. May your light guide me on the paths of righteousness and peace.