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Devotional: Fear not, little flock

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Photo by Abby Shelton/BYU Photo

Sherami Jara, assistant dean and director of Liberal Arts Advisement and Careers, delivered a devotional address at the Joseph Smith Building on choosing faith over fear through turning to Jesus Christ.

“He [Jesus Christ] has the power to overcome all things, and He loves you and knows personally what you are facing and feeling,” Jara said. “Acting in faith means coming back to those truths over and over until we can believe them and act in a way that allows them to change our lives.”

Jara reminded the audience that stepping into the unknown with faith often brings them face-to-face with difficult questions such as: “What if I’m wrong? What if God doesn’t show up?”

She explained that faith does not mean the absence of pain or fear. Instead, it means moving forward anyway, leaning on Christ’s promises, covenants and strength.

“God does care what you do with your life and your talents and how you use them to bless the world,” she said. “He will not forsake you. He will show up and lead you toward opportunities that allow you to learn and grow.”

Jara shared how she almost let fear keep her from attending BYU after high school. She faced self-doubt but ultimately chose to act in faith and move from California to Utah. Through this experience she learned that incredible experiences often lie on the other side of fear.

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Photo by Abby Shelton/BYU Photo

“What might have been lost if, during those hard times, you hadn’t chosen to believe and move forward in faith?” she asked.

She encouraged the audience to rely on Jesus Christ and His strength to be able to take steps forward in faith, trusting in the doctrinal truth that everyone is a son or daughter of God.

“You are His child, and He loves you. Nothing you do, or think, or say will change that eternal truth,” Jara testified.

“Fear Not, Little Flock” | Sherami L. Jara | July 15, 2025

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