It's Gonna Be Okay - All Our Daily Bread Daily Devotionals for 2025

Bible in a Year : Song of Songs 6-8, Galatians 4

The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.
Psalm 118:6

Today's Scripture & Insight : Psalm 118:5-14

One of my daughter’s most vivid childhood memories is the day her dad taught her to ride a bike without training wheels. At one point in their outing, my husband balanced his feet on the hubs of her rear wheel (while she kept hers on the pedals and they shared the handlebars) so they could coast down a small, gently sloping section together. She remembers her dad laughing with joy—a sharp contrast to her own fearful experience of the moment. The ride was so short that the entire episode happened too quickly for him to stop and empathise with her. As they reminisce about the incident today, my husband’s gentle response to her recollection is to reassure her that he knew everything would be okay.

Their story is an apt metaphor for the moments when we too experience fear in life. The ‘hills’ might look big and scary from our vantage point and the risk of being hurt can seem very real. Yet Scripture assures us that because “the Lord is with [us],” we don’t need to “be afraid” (Psalm 118:6). Though human help may fail us, He’s a trustworthy refuge when we feel overwhelmed by our struggles (vv. 8-9).

God is our “helper” (v. 7), which means we can trust Him to care for us during life’s most trying and fearful moments. Despite any falls, scars and pain we might endure, His saving presence is our “strength” and “defence” (v. 14).

By: Kirsten Holmberg

Reflect & Pray
When have you been aware of God’s presence in the midst of difficulty? How has He helped you?

Thank You, Father, for being present in my life. Please help me to recognise Your nearness.