Many have shared their burden over the safety of loved ones deployed in areas of combat. Others struggle with failing health. As believers in Christ we have the privilege of entering into the very presence of the Heavenly Father through prayer on behalf of these. The writer of the Hebrews encourages other with his words --

How comforting it is to use the greatest weapon given the Christian -- that of prayer. As we commune with the Father and ponder His Word, we are encouraged in the spiritual battle knowing that the victories have already been won by Christ on the Cross. However, the defeated enemy, Satan, still strives to render us ineffective in the Christian life. He seeks to have us focus on the problems, on the unknown, on the difficulties, on the possibility of increased trials and pressures. He frequently uses his greatest weapon, the fear of death, to neutralize the Christian. Remember, God says repeatedly – “fear not.” If we choose to focus on the thinking and activity of the Adversary, then we become a casualty in the unseen warfare. However, if we choose to rest in God’s promises and apply His Truth to the difficulties and circumstances of life, we find that the Adversary flees and we have rest for our souls. James, in his epistle to Christians suffering great persecution in the first century, wrote --

A friend has written a poem that speaks of the safety, security, rest and tranquility of soul that is ours as we draw near to God.