My Dear Heavenly Father, Today my heart carries a weight—not from selfishness, but from love. As I come before You through the ACTS prayer model, my thoughts turn first to my daughter, who travels abroad today for extensive dental work. Lord, I place her in Your sovereign hands. Guard her body and soul from the evil one on this journey. Make this experience everything she hopes for and more. Bring her back home safely, Lord, with testimonies of Your goodness.
I also lift up my brothers with whom I have the privilege of praying each week. For Chip and Liz, take them safely to California as they care for aging and infirm relatives. Grant them words straight from Your heart to bring comfort, and grant them safe passage home again.
For Jon and Kathy, I thank You for his consistent leadership in men's ministry and Bible Study Fellowship. Guard his health and that of his precious bride. Surround them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. All of this I ask in the mighty name of Jesus, my LORD and Savior. Amen.
Verses for Today:
For your daughter's travel:
"The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore." — Psalm 121:8
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned." — Isaiah 43:2
For my brothers:
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." — Psalm 46:1
"May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ." — 2 Thessalonians 3:5
For healing and protection:
"He sent out his word and healed them." — Psalm 107:20
