Courage to Face Fear

Dear Lord, sometimes I feel like I am imprisoned by my fears.  I fear the future, I fear the unknown, I fear failure, I fear embarrassment, I fear suffering, I fear loss, I fear death.  Such fears have kept me from moving forward in many areas of my life.  I pray that you can forgive me for this lack of faith.  I know in my heart that no fear is greater than your love for me.  I long for the inner peace and serenity of being free from my unnecessary anxiety about so many things.  Teach me that even when I am fearful, I can still move forward.  Let me have the courage to face my fears.  Help me to live the life that you want for me, a life of peace.