Oh my Father, help me learn to praise You and rest in Your Presence even when everything around me seems to be going wrong.
LORD, I know that times like this are a test of my faith. To pass this test, I need to really believe in You—not just in theory, but in practice. Trust You to take care of me, my family, my city, my state, and my country.
I so want to retain Your hand of favor even in the midst of such turmoil. Even among those who would do away with our culture and nation, let my life stand as evidence that Your Kingdom is unshakeable.
Give me the grace to praise You not because things are easy, but because You are good—regardless of what comes.
God help us, for the sake of Your Kingdom to come, because I pray all this in the precious name of Jesus, my LORD and Savior. Amen.
Verses for Today: "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." — (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
"Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." — (Romans 5:3-4)
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." — (Psalm 23:4)
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness..." — (Galatians 5:22)
