“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.” Proverbs 3:5 This Lectio Divina sits with Proverbs 3:5-6 for Week 16 of Held, Courage to Take the Next Step. The promise is not that we will see the whole road. It is that He will make our paths straight as we walk. A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock. If you have been waiting for the whole map before you move, this one is for you.

Held is a 52-week Catholic devotional journey through fear, trust, and the nearness of God.

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“Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9). This Lectio Divina sits with Joshua 1:9 for Week 16 of Held. A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock.

Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series -- Volume II, Week 3: Courage to Take the Next Step.

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“Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts” (Hebrews 3:15). This Lectio Divina closes Week 15 of Held with Hebrews 3:15. A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock.

Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series -- Volume II, Week 2: When Fear Speaks, Listen to God.

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“Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people” (Psalm 85:8). This Lectio Divina sits with Psalm 85:7-8 for Week 15 of Held. A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock.

Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series -- Volume II, Week 2: When Fear Speaks, Listen to God.

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“My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27). This Lectio Divina sits with John 10:27-28 for Week 15 of Held. A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock.

Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series -- Volume II, Week 2: When Fear Speaks, Listen to God.

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“I will never leave you or forsake you. Hence we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid’” (Hebrews 13:5-6). This Lectio Divina closes Week 14 of Held. A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock. Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series -- Volume II, Week 14: You Are Never Alone.

“They shall name him Emmanuel, which means, ‘God is with us’” (Matthew 1:23). This Lectio Divina sits with Matthew 1:22-23 for Week 14 of Held. A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock. Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series -- Volume II, Week 14: You Are Never Alone.

“Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence?” (Psalm 139:7). This Lectio Divina opens Week 14 of Held with Psalm 139:7-12. A guided reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation, paced by you, not the clock. Part of the Held Catholic Devotional series -- Volume II, Week 14: You Are Never Alone.