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05/29/2026

Daily Devotionals
A Prayer to Seek the Quiet Voice of God - Your Daily Prayer - May 29
Lia Girard

A Prayer to Seek the Quiet Voice of God
Written and read by Lia Girard

Bible Reading:
The LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the LORD is about to pass by.” Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a voice said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” — 1 Kings 19:11-13

I love how tangible this 1 Kings 19 scriptural gem feels. How, when Elijah ran up Mount Horeb, fearing for his life, to hide in a cave ... it took a gentle whisper . . . not an earth-shattering natural disaster . . . to move him toward God. Just reading it, I’m rocked by the shock of all the tearing, shattering, quaking, and burning.

Yet God speaks softly.

I believe its purpose here is to remind us that God knows and sees our every action, our every intention. Also, that we can't outrun him, hide from him, or even, as this story reveals, avoid his presence.

God will find a way to make his message known.

And in this passage, Elijah thought he was the very last of the faithful prophets. He was terrified that he was doomed to be killed by Queen Jezebel. I appreciate how, in this exhausted, lonely state, God speaks softly. It's a beautiful way to remember that God’s relationship with you is personal, intimate, and sometimes calm as a whisper. It can even be silent, because God can move you wordlessly from within.

To connect with Elijah during his anxiety, God uses gentleness. Yes, he commanded Elijah to return to a dangerous situation and to appoint new leadership, but with the holy tenderness of God.

God’s divine intervention and power are always evident in mind-blowing sunsets, torrential storms, or even the spine-tingling roar of wild creatures. But just because God is all-powerful, holding all of creation together, he can still and will always provide quiet direction. I know I have, in times of prayer, asked God if I am hearing my own voice or his. I have asked him to cleanse me of my thoughts and tell me what his will is for me. Sometimes, we don't feel or hear God speak at all. And in these times, we trust that his apparent silence is part of the strength of his plan.

There’s still so much to gain from seeing and hearing the glory of God everywhere. He crashes in waves, pelts in rain, and sings in the wind through the trees. Yet, because we live in a chaotic world where most of us battle cortisol overload or overstimulation, we may still miss the beauty he’s offering. That's why seeking the quiet voice of God can be so cleansing.

Even Jesus, as we read in Luke 5:16, often retreated to lonely places to listen for God. If you’re willing to go somewhere secluded to connect with God in a solitary, silent way, it’s possible to encounter him there. In fact, this quieter voice of God is sometimes the one we sense the deepest. If you wait in prayer for it, it can feel like a welcome steadiness of conviction or clarity. You don’t even have to pray for it out loud. He is always with and within you.

So, be encouraged today. Just because God won’t always cause a landslide to clear your path, he still wants to converse with you. Sometimes you need to go seek his gentle whisper. Because God’s whisper, which may sometimes manifest as a hush of intuition . . . is just as strong as a great wind, quake, or fire in its ability to lift and refine you.

To equip you to receive his gentle instruction, you can silently offer the end of 1 Samuel 3:10, which says, simply, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”

Let’s Pray:

Dear Lord,

Thank you that you are both powerful and tender. I’ve been feeling distant from you, even though there’s so much evidence of you everywhere. Life is loud, Lord, and I tell myself so many things that I can’t discern your voice. Help me clear space and time to be alone with you. To pray for your will to be what I feel and hear.

Even if I don’t hear you right away, help me establish a habit of finding solitude to listen for your gentle whisper to guide me back on the path you desire for me.

I need you today and always. Amen.

Lia Girard is a seasoned writer and voice artist who formerly served as the Faith Editor for Crosswalk.com. She is the author of Wisdom at Wit’s End: Abandoning Supermom Myths in Search of Supernatural Peace, and enjoys spending time with her husband and grown children or walking in the woods with God.

05/29/2026

Daily Devotionals
The Power of Yet (Habakkuk 3:17-19) - Your Daily Bible Verse - May 29
Brent Rinehart

The Power of Yet
By Brent Rinehart

“Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation. God, the Lord, is my strength” - Habakkuk 3:17-19b)

Have you experienced times in your life where you can’t feel God’s presence? When the worst happens in our lives, while we do our best to cling to our faith, it’s easy to question God. Where is He when a loved one dies far too young? Where is God in divorce, disease and death? Where is He when war rages? These are age-old questions humans have struggled with for centuries, and questions we can easily ask today. It seems as if the world is on the brink of disaster, so we are left searching for God through all of it.

Habakkuk wrote his prophecy at time when he and God’s people were asking the same questions. The Babylonians were preparing to invade Judah where the remnant of God’s people remained. This was a direct judgment from the Lord, for they had experienced rapid moral and spiritually decline. Habakkuk complains against God, not understanding how he could use a downright wicked nation in Babylon to judge a less wicked one in Judah. But, we know that God’s ways are not our ways (Isaiah 55:8-9).

The Lord answers Habakkuk and reminds him that He is a God of justice and mercy and that the righteous have to live by faith (2:4) and trust Him. Habakkuk’s ultimate summary is that no matter what comes, he will choose joy and trust God. Though the world seems to crumble, YET he will rejoice in the Lord.

I can’t read this passage and not think about the classic hymn “It is Well With My Soul.” Many people know the dramatic story behind it. Horatio Spafford wrote the lyrics after a series of traumatic events: his two sons died in the Chicago fire of 1871 and the rest of his family perished two years later when their ship crossing the Atlantic sank. YET, even after all of those things, he was able to write: “When peace like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul.”

What are you going through today? Does is seem like your world is falling apart? Know this: you don’t choose what you go through, but you can choose how you go through it. Choose joy, and know that God is good, just and merciful. No matter what you face, you can choose to say, “YET, I will rejoice in the Lord…the God of my salvation.”

Brent Rinehart is a public relations practitioner and freelance writer. He blogs about the amazing things parenting teaches us about life, work, faith and more at www.apparentstuff.com. You can also follow him on Twitter at

05/28/2026

Daily Devotionals
A Prayer for Those Struggling to Love Their Neighbor - Your Daily Prayer - May 28
Sophia Bricker

A Prayer for Those Struggling to Love Their Neighbor
By Sophia Bricker

Bible Reading:
“ For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes. He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing. And you are to love those who are foreigners, for you yourselves were foreigners in Egypt” (Deuteronomy 10:17-19, NIV).

When Frances Xavier Cabrini landed on the shores of America, she began her mission to serve Italian immigrants in New York. Her perspective was not one of privilege, but of someone who was familiar with the struggles and stereotypes placed on Italians at that time. As a woman and a foreigner, she knew all too well the prejudices against people like her. But her work did not stop with those from her native land–her ministry encompassed any in need of help, from women caught in bad situations to the orphan and the poor. Orphanages, hospitals, and schools that she helped build around the world were open to all in need.

Because she had lived among the people and been one of them, she served those under her care better. She modeled the love of Christ to those who needed it most.

The Israelites also knew how it felt to be strangers in an unknown land. For over four hundred years, they lived in Egypt as foreigners and, for most of the time, slaves (see Exodus 12:40). They knew firsthand what it was like to experience mistreatment at the hands of others, and, thus, should not want others to endure the same suffering.

God specifically encouraged them to remember their past as a people living in a foreign land, so that they could show care to others, just as He had shown compassionate care to them. This included loving foreigners living in their land, reflecting the Lord's love for them. Since God had treated them fairly and shown them love by providing food and clothing, the Israelites were to do the same. They were the best people for the job because of their past.

In the New Testament, Jesus affirmed that the greatest commandments were to love the Lord and to love one’s neighbor (Mark 12:30-31). A person’s neighbor included not only those who lived nearby, but also those who were quite different in regard to ethnicity, nationality, and location, as the parable of the Good Samaritan shows (Luke 10:25-37). Those who made the costly decision to love their neighbor as themselves were modeling the love of God. And they were, by extension, loving Christ since whatever is done for the poor, hungry, and stranger is done for Him (see Matthew 25:34-40).

We might not be like Mother Cabrini, traveling the world to establish care for those who are overlooked and oppressed. But we can, like her and other followers of Jesus, enter the dark places around us to bring light and to extend a hand of welcome to the stranger. We can seek to be a friend to the “foreigner” and raise our voices to defend the cause of the needy and oppressed. There are opportunities all around us–in our communities, homes, and workplaces–if we are willing to look.

Let’s Pray:

Great God and Defender of the widow and orphan, I often struggle to know how to reach out to those around me who are in need, including the foreigner whom You love and who You call me to love. There is so much need in the world and in my community. How can I, one person among many, make a difference? I feel like my contribution is small and less impactful than those in higher positions or with greater influence.

Guide me, O Lord, to opportunities where I can use the gifts and resources You have given me to bless and serve others. Keep me from allowing things in life, like fear, politics, or the opinions of those around me, from doing what I know to be right. For by befriending and inviting the stranger, I am welcoming You, Christ. Help me to remember that as I step out in faith today to serve my neighbor.

In Your name, I pray. Amen.

Sophia Bricker is a writer. Her mission is to help others grow in their relationship with Jesus through thoughtful articles, devotionals, and stories. She completed a BA and MA in Christian ministry which included extensive study of the Bible and theology, as well as an MFA in creative writing. You can read her thoughts about literature and faith at The Cross, a Pen, and a Page Substack, or visit the discipleship-based site Cultivate, where she writes with her sister.

05/28/2026

Daily Devotionals
What Melchizedek Can Teach Us about Jesus (Psalm 110:4) - Your Daily Bible Verse - May 28
Chara Donahue

What Melchizedek Can Teach Us about Jesus
By Chara Donahue

“The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind: "You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek..." Psalm 110:4.

Genesis introduces Melchizedek – a “priest of God most High,” as he blesses Abram. He is mentioned again in Psalms, but we aren’t alerted to how much attention we should give him until we see his name again in the book of Hebrews (Hebrews 7:1-28). For as much mention the author of Hebrews gives to Melchizedek we know it is worth our time to discover who he is and what he was about.

So who is this man who was an imperfect foreshadow to Jesus and why should we care?

Psalm 110: is talking about Jesus, “’You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.’” The Matthew Henry Concise Commentary said this about the Psalm:

“[Jesus] is the Priest of the order of Melchizedek, which was before that of Aaron, and on many accounts superior to it, and a more lively representation of Christ's priesthood.”

Melchizedek is important. Any glimpse in scripture which offers a more complete view of Jesus is beauty and truth that we cannot set aside.

The author of Hebrews repeatedly contrasts Old Testament heroes and practices and then profoundly reveals how Jesus is the better and truer fulfillment of the Hebrew’s beloved traditions and patriarchs. In chapters 5 through the beginning of chapter 8, the author focuses on the superior priesthood of Jesus over the Levitical Priesthood as the eternal, perfected priest of the order of Melchizedek.

The Levitical priests would represent the people of Israel before God. They became priests by lineage, which didn’t guarantee righteous living; see Aaron’s son’s unauthorized fire or Eli’s wicked sons for example. Melchizedek was a priest in an order that had no beginning; because Jesus is the order’s greatest priest, it will also never end. The great news found here is that Jesus is not a Levitical priest for the Israelites, but a priest of the order of Melchizedek – meaning he is a priest for all. Though the Jew and the Gentile were once separated by promise and law, through Christ all of humanity was extended the opportunity to be drawn near.

Psalm 110 foresaw that the Messiah would hold the Melchizedekian priesthood forever, and our Lord’s overcoming death means He will never set aside His priesthood. If we come to God through the priestly ministry of Jesus, we can be sure that like His priesthood, our lives will be eternal. Knowing that Christ holds an eternal priesthood, we are confident that we are secure in Him forever.

Adapted from Chara Donahue’s article on iBelieve.com, “Who Was Melchizedek and Why Was He So Important?”

05/27/2026

Daily Devotionals
A Prayer to Stay Rooted in Christ - Your Daily Prayer - May 27
Vivian Bricker

A Prayer to Stay Rooted in Christ
By Vivian Bricker

Bible Reading:
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples” (John 15:5-8).

Gardening has become one of my favorite hobbies as it helps me reconnect with nature. Every week, I try to get out to w**d, plant flowers, and water them. Surprisingly, my favorite part of the entire process is removing w**ds and cutting back any excessive plant growth. I obtain fulfillment by knowing I'm making progress on the work at hand.

While I was working in the yard a few days ago, I was struck by a thorn. I was wearing gardening gloves; however, it still hurt. When this happened, I immediately thought of how Jesus tells us that He is the vine and we are the branches.

Let's take a look at this passage now:

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples” (John 15:5-8).

Just as a branch needs a vine to grow, we have to remain in Christ to grow. As the branches, we cannot create fruit on our own. Only the vine can create fruit, which means that only Jesus can bear much fruit in our lives. This is in agreement with the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

Staying rooted in Jesus is a multi-step process. To abide in Jesus, we need to listen to Him, obey Him, and follow Him. Listening to Him cannot be done apart from studying the Bible. Every word of the Bible is crucial to our growth and development as believers (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

We are told, “Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another” (Leviticus 19:11). To walk in obedience to God, we must obey His instructions.

In the same way, following Jesus means placing Him at the top of our lives. Dedicating our entire lives to Him will cause us to step out in faith and follow Him, even when it is tough. For example, Jesus might call us to serve Him on the mission field when our goal in life was to settle down, have a family, and live a comfortable life (Matthew 28:18-20).

We should never underestimate what the Lord may call us to do. If we are going to stay rooted in Him, we must listen, obey, and follow Him. Remaining in Jesus will bring many benefits and blessings, including answered prayers. Jesus tells us this is for His Father's glory, for us to bear much fruit for His Name.

Any branch that does not remain in Christ will be thrown out and burned in the fire. This doesn't mean a person can lose their salvation, as salvation can never be taken away, but it does refer to the possibility that a person may never have truly placed their faith in Jesus. Their lack of spiritual fruit raises questions about whether they have placed their faith in Jesus.

As we come before the Lord today with hearts focused on Him, may we pray for our souls to stay rooted in Him. May we ask the Lord to guide, direct, and instruct our hearts in the way we should go. Although our hearts may be inclined to drift away from the Lord, we can always return to the true vine.

Let's Pray:

Dear Jesus,

You are the vine, and we are the branches. Please help me to stay rooted in You throughout my life. Guide my heart to always listen to You, obey You, and follow You. I don't want to live my life thinking I am a true branch when I haven't genuinely placed my faith in You. If I have not placed faith in You, please guide my heart to believe in You today.

Bring my heart to You and still my soul to sit at the foot of the cross in the grace of Your forgiveness. Help me to bear much fruit for Your Name and to bring You glory. Although I know I will stumble at times, I know You will help me to stand strong.

In Your Name, I pray, Amen.

Vivian Bricker obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry, followed by a Master of Arts with an emphasis in theology. She loves all things theology, mission work, and helping others learn about Jesus. Find more of her content at Cultivate.

05/27/2026

Daily Devotionals
When We Lose Heart (Luke 7:22-23) - Your Daily Bible Verse - May 27
Susie Larson

When We Lose Heart
By Susie Larson

“Go and tell John the things you have seen and heard: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he who is not offended because of me.” - Luke 7:22-23

When John the Baptist sat in prison, most likely knowing that his ex*****on was imminent, he battled a dark season of discouragement and doubt. According to Jesus, John was one of the greatest men who ever lived, and yet his heart and soul were weary and in need assurance that Jesus was who He said He was. John sent word to Jesus’s disciples, asking if He indeed was the Messiah, or if they should keep looking for someone else. Jesus answered this way:

“Go and tell John the things you have seen and heard: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he who is not offended because of me.” Luke 7:22-23

When, like John, we are going through a painful season of waiting for God’s provision or deliverance, it’s common for us to be so focused on the angst in our heart and on the unmet desires in our lives that we forget that God has never failed us in the past. And that He has always come through at just the right time.

If you find yourself weary in the wait, step away from your current situation and recount again some of the ways that God has come through for you. Declare right now that, though you can’t see it, God is at work in your midst. He moves when you pray and He absolutely cherishes your faith. Believe it. Embrace it. Because it’s true.

And if you’re tempted to blame God for your current hardship, I encourage you to consider this a dead-end attitude, one that will derail your faith and perspective. Why blame the very One who can do something about your circumstances?

Nobody loves you like God. Nobody keeps promises like God does. And nobody has the wisdom to intervene at just the right time like God does, and God will. Jesus says that we’re blessed when we resist the impulse to blame Him or be offended by what He allows us to endure. As a matter of fact, we should look to Jesus as our example. He suffered torture, persecution, and rejection, yet Jesus never got offended with His Father. How’s that possible?

It’s possible when you believe that the heart of your Father is always good, and that anything He allows you to endure will serve you and glorify Him in the end. Trust your good God’s promises and His process. He knows what He’s doing with your life.

Susie Larson is a popular radio show talk host, national speaker and author. Her latest book is Your Powerful Prayers. More at www.SusieLarson.com.

05/26/2026

Daily Devotionals
A Prayer for Vacation Rest - Your Daily Prayer - May 26
Whitney Hopler

A Prayer for Vacation Rest
By: Whitney Hopler

Bible Reading:
“In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat – for he grants sleep to those he loves.” – Psalm 127:2, NIV

Where are you planning to vacation this summer? As you get ready, you may feel exhausted and excited. There’s so much to do to get ready for your trip! Maybe you’ve been staying late at work and doing extra chores at home, trying to get everything done before you leave. It can feel like you have to work extra hard just to earn the right to finally rest on vacation. But even on vacation, you may feel pressure to see as much as you can and to make the most of every experience, so you’ll go home with the best memories possible. But your vacation doesn’t need to be stressful. What if you decided right now that this vacation isn’t a task for you to complete, but a gift from God for you to receive?

God’s wisdom in Psalm 127:2 is an important reality check for your busy life. It reveals that rising early and staying up late, working and striving for every bit of progress, doesn’t actually give you what you really need. This verse reminds you that God “grants sleep to those he loves.” Rest is God’s idea. Even though you may often feel the pressure to be constantly busy in this fallen and broken world, your Creator has designed you to need rest.

Jesus models the importance of rest, and you can look to his example for the inspiration and motivation you need to rest yourself. Jesus never hurried, even when he had intense demands on his time. He frequently withdrew from crowds of people to focus on being with his Heavenly Father in quiet solitude. Jesus even slept with confidence through a storm that threatened to capsize the boat he was on. When his disciples woke him up, he simply commanded the wind and the waves to be still.

If you don’t get enough rest, your well-being will suffer. You don’t have to run yourself into the ground to deserve a break on your vacation. You’re allowed to rest simply because God loves you. You can rest without guilt because God wants you to do so!

Before you even pull out of the driveway or head to the airport for your trip, spend some time in prayer. Tell God how tired you really are. Don’t minimize it or brush it off. Whether you’re tired physically, mentally, or spiritually, name the fatigue you’re feeling and bring it honestly to God. Ask God for more than just a break from your schedule; ask him for spiritual renewal and revival. Pray for the opportunity to completely recharge in ways that move you closer to God and bring you joy.

When you choose to really rest on your vacation – or at home – you’re showing strong faith. You’re telling God you trust him to do what you can’t do, to meet all your needs, and to answer all your prayers. You’re also choosing to trust that God is in control at all times. God doesn’t sleep, so you can rest without worries and with the confidence that God is always working for what’s best.

As you head into your vacation, try to leave your worries about home and work behind on purpose. If anxious thoughts follow you into your vacation, don’t panic or get frustrated with yourself. Just pray about all of your concerns, trust God to help you with them, and return your focus to the present moment. Do your best to be fully present so you can fully enjoy your vacation rest. Look for moments of wonder on your trip, like savoring the taste of a meal you eat without hurrying or listening to birds sing while you take a leisurely walk. Trust that God is doing an unseen but important work in your soul while you’re simply being instead of doing.

Let’s Pray:

Dear God,

Thank you so much for the gift of this upcoming vacation. Please go before me and prepare a space where I can truly let go. Help me stop striving and release the pressure to make everything perfect. Give me physical rest by giving my body permission to slow down, to sit without guilt, and to move gently. Give me mental rest by quieting the noise of my responsibilities, and help me turn my worries into prayers and rely on you to help me with everything that concerns me.

Most of all, please give me spiritual rest. Restore the joy that has drained from my life due to the stress of being too busy. Teach me how to focus so I can connect with your constant presence. May I return from this vacation with my well-being refreshed in every way.

Thank you, God. Amen.

Whitney Hopler helps people discover God's wonder and experience awe. She is the author of several books, including the nonfiction books Wake Up to Wonder and Wonder Through the Year: A Daily Devotional for Every Year, and the young adult novel Dream Factory. Whitney has served as an editor at leading media organizations, including Crosswalk.com, The Salvation Army USA’s national publications, and Dotdash.com (where she produced a popular channel on angels and miracles). She currently leads the communications work at George Mason University’s Center for the Advancement of Well-Being. Connect with Whitney on her website at www.whitneyhopler.com and on her Facebook author page.

05/26/2026

Daily Devotionals
God Is Right Next to You (Psalm 16:8) - Your Daily Bible Verse - May 26
Anne Peterson

God Is Right Next to You (Psalm 16:8)
By: Anne Peterson

I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. - Psalm 16:8

I woke up and started reading in the Word. We’re encouraged to do this as Christ-followers. It prepares us for the day. To me, it’s like nourishment. My daily bread. Little did I know one particular day how much I would really need it.

Just a short time later, I received a phone call. Our nephew’s son was on his way to the ER. There would be surgery. Something needed to be done about an infection that was invading the body of the sweet three-year-old.

I immediately went to God’s throne room, as all the verses I had read that morning bombarded my mind. The verses assuring me that God had this under control. His control. God knew beforehand I would need his assurance. Yes, I knew he would never leave me. And he’s always made good on that promise. Psalm 16 reminds us that God is always before us, in all things. And he is also right in the thick of it with us. Because of that, we will not be shaken.

God hears us. In Psalm 16, David reminds us why he prayed to God. David tells us that he prays because he knows God will answer. God bends down to listen as we pray.

David, who is called a man after God’s own heart, tells the Lord to bend down and listen. And I know I can do the same. And the good news is, all of us can. In Matthew 10:29, God tells us that he knows when even a sparrow falls. And he uses those tiny little birds to make a point. He assures us we are worth much more than sparrows.

God cares about what we care about. We know this is true when we read about how God gave us his most precious Son. Nothing can ever compare with that, so how can we think our requests will not be acknowledged?

And yet, we sometimes hear the whispers of the enemy of our soul, who tries telling us that God is finished, tired of listening to our prayers. This is a lie. A bald-faced lie. A desperate measure Satan will use to try and get us to stop talking to God. Satan knows the power that is available when any child of God is on his or her knees.

We are living in a crazy world. People are scared, not knowing what will happen to their families and friends. But God is still sovereign. While he is up above, he is forever watching us here on earth. As Psalm 16 tells us – he is also at our right hand. He is with us and also before us in all things.

God loves his children. So much that he provided a way for us to someday live with him forever. God will never tire of hearing our prayers. He tells us we can come boldly to his throne of grace and obtain mercy when we need it.

Here is a poem a wrote about taking God’s hand. I pray it blesses you today.

Take His Hand

I do not understand my life,
it’s difficult for me.

Some questions have no answers,
at least, that I can see.

And yet, with every year I’ve grown,
there is a truth that God makes known.

I do not have to understand,
but simply take my Father’s hand. - Anne Peterson

Anne Peterson is a poet, speaker, and published author of 16 books. Her most recent book is Always There: Finding God's Comfort through Loss. Anne has published 42 Bible Studies and numerous articles with christianbiblestudies.com. She has been a regular contributor to Crosswalk for seven years. Visit Anne’s website at annepeterson.com and sign up for a free eBook or visit her page. You can also subscribe to Anne’s YouTube channel where you can watch her recite her poems and share her heart.

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