This passage is God's promise to His people - here it is addressed to Israel (sometimes He calls them "Jacob", it means the same thing), but thanks to Jesus and the New Covenant, all Christians are now God's people, so His promises apply to you too!
-What things in this life cause you to worry or stress? Are there people or things that make you afraid or hurt?
-What is God's promise to His people?
-Does it help knowing that the Creator of the universe will "take hold of your hand"?
-How do you see God's grace in this verse?
Remember, God doesn't promise us a "good life" (from the world's standpoint) - He doesn't promise that we will be totally free from stress or worry. But through Jesus, God has already won total victory over sin, and He has promised that He will never let go of us.
When you pray, thank God that He has already won victory over sin and death through Jesus' sacrifice. Pray that when difficult people or situations come up in your life that He will give you strength and will hold your hand through all of it. Pray that he helps you be vulnerable and rely on Him through everything.
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