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04/29/2024

Your Daily Prayer - April 29, 2024

A Prayer to Release Sinful Anger
By Emily Rose Massey

“Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity." - Ephesians 4:26-27, NASB

The other day, my husband and I got into a heated argument. We both became so angry with one another that we continued to go in circles and rehash the argument. I found myself not thinking clearly and saying things that were hurtful towards my husband, things that I did not believe to be true. I constantly interrupted my husband with what I wanted to say and never let him voice his concerns. In my frustration, I became so exhausted and confused that I didn’t have any energy to continue the conversation.

Thankfully, before we drifted off to sleep, we both took some time to calm down and began to apologize for our anger and hurtful words. Knowing that anger that is not restrained can often lead to sin, and in this case, it did, we both repented to the Lord and to each other. The Bible provides much instruction and wisdom regarding the sin of unrestrained anger. In the book of Ephesians, the Apostle Paul makes an interesting and helpful correlation between sinful anger and the schemes of the enemy:

“Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity." - Ephesians 4:26-27, ESV

Paul doesn’t say, “Don’t be angry;” he merely says do not sin in your anger. Anger isn’t evil, yet anger can easily become the occasion for sin if we are not guarding our hearts. The Lord created us with a ray of emotions and understands that it is completely normal to experience overwhelming feelings when we are stressed, disappointed, offended, rejected, and hurt—especially anger. In Ephesians 4, we read that being angry is going to happen, but that is not the issue. The issue arises when we do not control our emotions and allow our anger to consume us so much that it causes us to react to that anger in sinful words or actions.

For me, when I struggle with this sinful behavior the most, I can often allow myself to outburst by yelling at my children, slamming doors behind me, or saying hurtful words towards the ones that I deeply love. When I allow myself to lose control in those situations, the enemy is given an opportunity to cause destruction in both my own life and others. If anger is not controlled, it can lead to more destructive behavior. Jesus even tells us in the Sermon on the Mount that anger toward a brother is equivalent to murder (Matthew 5). God is after our heart, and He does not want anger to remain in it and breed more sin.

Obviously, I see how my flesh and the enemy can lure me into those kinds of sinful behaviors when my emotions get the best of me, but I don’t have to take the bait. Anger will inevitably come, but I can choose to process those emotions with the Lord and with those with whom I am feeling angry. It is not healthy to go to sleep angry either, so it is important to settle those frustrations quickly so that reconciliation and peace can be found. We must release the anger and not allow bitterness and resentment to take root. When anger leads us to act out sinfully, we are given an opportunity to run to the throne of grace and receive Christ’s mercy when we repent for our sins. God is faithful to forgive us and strengthen us with His grace to overcome every temptation to lash out in anger. May the Lord help us renew our minds with His Word and give us the patience we need to endure frustrations with self-control as we release anger to Him.

Let’s pray:
Heavenly Father,
Your Word has so much to say on the sin of unrestrained anger, yet we give in to this temptation all the time when we are challenged by our selfishness. I repent for sinning against those who have been made in Your image when I did not prefer them above myself and allowed my words or actions to cause pain. I know anger will present itself in my heart, but I do not have to be trapped by it or consumed by it. I trust that You will provide a way of escape when I am tempted to sin in my anger. Holy Spirit, help me look to You for help to handle those overwhelming feelings. Thank You, Holy Spirit, for Your grace to empower me to release anger to You and walk more Christ-like. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

03/28/2024

Your Daily Prayer - March 28, 2024

A Prayer to Humbly Serve This Maundy Thursday
By Megan Evans

"When Jesus had washed their feet and put on his outer clothing, he reclined again and said to them, 'Do you know what I have done for you?'" - John 13:12 (ESV)

Would you let Jesus wash your feet? Isn't it hard to imagine lifting our dirty toes to the King of Kings? None of us are worthy of his care and attention; yet in Christ's perfect love, he gives us nothing less. Does your human heart struggle like mine to serve others humbly as Jesus did?

On the Thursday before his crucifixion, Jesus ate with his disciples in an upper room and taught us what it means to love and serve. John 13:4-5 tells us Jesus got up from the supper table, removed his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, and poured water into a basin. Then, he began to wash the disciples' feet, drying them with the towel he had around him. We see ministry modeled in this scene. This was a household servant's job, yet Jesus taught that to lead, teach, and sacrificially love others, we must take on a servant role with a servant's heart.

"When Jesus had washed their feet and put on his outer clothing, he reclined again and said to them, 'Do you know what I have done for you?'" (John 13:12).

It is a question we need to ask ourselves today as well. We must understand what Jesus did for us to love and serve others well. Fully God, Jesus didn't cling to his divine privileges, "but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." (Philippians 2:7-8). Jesus welcomes us through his grace and mercy, forgives our sins by his work on the cross, and washes us clean once and for all. Then, daily, we get to walk with God in a brand new life as a follower of Christ. As we learn his love, Jesus gives us the capacity to love and serve as He did.

Jesus wanted to ensure His disciples understood He was Teacher, Messiah, Savior, and Lord. Soon, he would send them to tell the world the Good News that washed in the blood of Jesus Christ we could be made right with God once and for all. He calls us to share this hope as his disciples today. After washing His disciple's feet, Jesus gave them a mandate, or commandment, to follow when interacting with people. The word "command" comes from the Latin word mandatum. A shortened form of this word is "maundy," where we get the term "Maundy Thursday." On this important day, he told his disciples (and us), "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another" (John 13:34).

May this Holy Week remind us that we have a story to tell as we love and serve. We get to testify how Jesus saved us and the difference he makes in our lives. Like Jesus demonstrated, humbly serving others requires us to set aside status and position to love as He did. From the most lavish to mundane, there are ways we can serve one another every single day. A humble Christ-like posture and a willing heart are all it takes to respond to the needs around us.

Consider spending unrushed time with a friend or family member. Try cleaning up a mess you didn't make. Think of ways to bless someone or give above and beyond a typical donation, benevolence, or offering. Serving might be costly, inconvenient, or messy at times. It may even stretch us out of our comfort zones or require steps of faith. Time and resources are precious, but as we learn to view them as gifts from God, sharing them is more and more joyful.

Look around you this week. What is one act of service you can do that you feel is beneath your status or position? How can you love and serve others in your home, church, workplace, and community?

Let's pray:

Dear Lord, I am not worthy to be washed clean by you. Yet, as my King, you took the role of humble servant when you took my place on the cross. Teach me your love for others. Lead me to serve humbly. On this particular day that we call "Maundy Thursday," teach me your mandate to love one another as you love me. It doesn't always come naturally to me. Lord, you know that person I struggle to love today and those areas of service I tend to avoid. You know how stingy I can be with my time, money, and things. Help me to notice and listen to people this week and respond with Christ-like love and generosity. Make me aware of the needs in my church and community and stir my heart to act. With the love you have shown me, teach me to love others with a servant's heart like yours. In Jesus' Name, Amen

03/26/2024

Your Daily Prayer - March 26, 2024

A Prayer to Forgive and Love Like Jesus This Holy Tuesday
By Alicia Searl

“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” - Matthew 18:21-22

Granting forgiveness can be complex and hard to give and receive, especially when it’s a repeated offense, and you’re left holding a broken heart filled with so much pain. Yet, in the upside-down gospel of Jesus Christ, that is exactly what we are called to do. Forgive, time and time again. It sounds so easy, right? Yet, as you most likely know, forgiveness comes with an acknowledgment that needs to be made from our heads to our hearts. That’s because forgiveness can be messy and intertwined with so many emotions.

When Peter approached Jesus with the question of how many times he should he forgive his brother, it was more than likely a sincere question. A question to determine the length of mercy. Maybe he was harboring pain from a past hurt or trying to decipher and grasp the unparallel meaning of the forgiveness Jesus taught in the sermon on the mount (Matthew 6:14-15).

Either way, Jesus’ answer must have sent shockwaves to Peter’s soul. After all, the Jewish practice was to forgive someone three times for the same offense (Amos 2:6). So, upon hearing seventy-seven times, which could be construed to mean “70 times 7,” equating to 490, that must have sounded absolutely absurd! Peter’s heart must have sunk, thinking that type of forgiveness is impossible. Yet, that was exactly the point Jesus was driving home!

Jesus knows forgiveness isn’t easy and that it is impossible to do on our own. This is why He modeled throughout His life how to forgive and shared the importance of giving and receiving this gift. Jesus commands us to pray for our enemies and those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44-45), asking God to help us, all while going to Him again and again until we gain the peace that surpasses understanding. The most profound example Jesus gave us was on His final day, as Roman soldiers mocked, scourged, and nailed Him to the cross, Jesus prayed for God to forgive them (Luke 23:34).

Dear friend, the principle of forgiveness isn’t measured by our emotions or a number, but rather it is to be measured by the grace and mercy in which we receive from God, which is endless. Real forgiveness takes time and can only take place with God’s help, allowing Him to open our minds and soften our hearts.

Is there someone to whom you need to grant the gift of forgiveness this Holy Tuesday? Then lift your heart to Him today and seek His help.

Let’s pray:

Kind and gracious Father, how can we even begin to thank you for the wonders of Your love? The act of grace and mercy that You so selflessly displayed on the cross never ceases to amaze us. As we come into a holiday that marks both grief and hope with the solemn actions of Good Friday to the victory we can reclaim in Your resurrection, please posture our hearts to give grace through forgiveness. We ask that You help us be mindful this time of year of the Truth found in Your Word that Your love, mercy, and grace forgave us first. We are so very thankful for that. Help us receive that forgiveness You so graciously give and extend that to others as we yearn to follow Your loving example. Please soften our hearts to give and receive this precious gift of forgiveness.

Lord, I ask that You please come into my heart and help me personally forgive the person who continually floods my mind. I need Your help. I need Your mercy and grace. I need You to remind me that You forgave me and so I must forgive them. Help me let go of the hurt, the pain, the betrayal, and the shame. Help me let it go and turn it all over to You. Please cleanse my heart and soul of any unrighteousness, bitterness, or resentment. I earnestly seek Your peace.
I humbly ask all this in Your precious name, Jesus, amen.

03/23/2024

Your Daily Prayer - March 23, 2024

A Prayer for Hope and Renewal This Easter Season
By Ashley Moore

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” - Romans 15:13, ESV

What comes to mind when you hear the word hope? For me, I often think about specific outcomes first.
I hope I get this opportunity.
I hope we get there on time.
I hope things work out for them.

While these statements emulate hope in one way, they are short-sighted for the hope Paul described in our key verse. Paul used the word hope here as a descriptor for God, the God of hope. A God who can fill you with joy, peace, and belief. A God who puts His Spirit inside of us, enabling us to believe and empowering us to hope. Not just once but to abound in a state of hopefulness. In other words, Paul is describing a hope that endures. It is not a fleeting feeling that we get when things go our way. To abound in hope is to be okay even when things don’t go our way.

I don’t know about you, but I have a hard time with this. I can quickly despair when life isn’t unfolding as I envisioned. Imagine the disciples when the man they followed around for years, hanging on His every word, believing He was the God of the universe in human flesh, died a publicly horrific death. Hope is not exactly what comes to mind when I think about Christ's crucifixion. But without despair, there is no need for hope. Without the darkness, there is no need for the hope of light. And without death, there is no need for the renewal of life.

This is what Paul meant. He wasn’t saying, everyone cross your fingers and hope for the best. He was saying God is hope, and because God is hope, we can have all the hope we need from Him. The message of Easter is this: God allowed the worst thing that could have happened to happen. God died while we were all in sin and separated from Him. From our vantage point, that sounds pretty hopeless. But that’s not it. He used the worst thing that could have happened to accomplish the best thing we'll ever talk about and experience. His death served as our perfect sacrifice, atoning for our sins. The best part is He didn’t stay dead! Jesus conquered sin and death. He overcame the worst thing that can happen to us (eternal separation from God) by allowing the worst thing to happen to Him in our place. He rose from the grave, showing His despairing disciples and all future followers that with Him, we are victorious over our most hopeless situations.

Now, that is real hope. That is hope that, despite these certain circumstances going perfectly as planned, we know we can be okay. The worst has been taken care of, and if that’s the case, instead of worrying, we can experience joy and peace. May that give you hope and renewal this Easter season.

Let’s pray:

Jesus,
Thank you for Easter. Thank you for a yearly reminder of your death, burial, and resurrection. Thank you for Winter and how it shows us the death necessary for Spring and new life. Lord, you know how desperately we need reminders because we often get fixated on temporary circumstances. We allow things that don’t go as planned to zap our joy and belief and cause us to despair. But that’s not what you want for us! You are the God of hope. Lord, forgive us when we forget and unbelief takes over. Or when we make having hope insignificant. Jesus, renew us with your hope. Fill us with your joy and peace. Lord, this Easter, may the significance of the gospel become the best news to us again in a fresh way. May we never grow weary of hearing and sharing what you did for us! Lord, may we abound in real hope despite all circumstances. Teach us to be okay, even when it looks like things are not okay. In Jesus’ name, amen.

03/21/2024

Your Daily Prayer - March 21, 2024

A Prayer for Healing and Wholeness This Easter Season
By Christine Perry

“Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them out of their distresses. He sent His Word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions." - Psalm 107:19-20 NKJV

Have you ever asked yourself if you will ever be healed or whole? Life has a way of breaking you down. Sin had a way of destroying you. When we look at our world and even our personal lives, this side of eternity can feel hopeless. Corrie Ten Boom, a holocaust survivor who lost her father and sister in a concentration camp, said, “If you look at the world, you'll be distressed. If you look within, you'll be depressed. If you look at God, you'll be at rest.”

As I looked up verses on healing and wholeness, I came across this verse in Psalm 107:20. “He sent his word and healed them.” When I saw “word,” I was reminded of John 1:14, which says, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” Jesus is the Word that John is referring to here. Sometimes, the Lord doesn’t change our situation because He wants to change us. He wants us to depend on Him and to rely on the truth about His character and His promises in His Word.

In Exodus 15:26, the Lord refers to Himself as the Lord who heals you. No one is beyond healing. But we also must acknowledge that this is not heaven. We live in a fallen world, and on this side of eternity, we will never be fully whole, but in Christ, we are enough because He is enough. He is sufficient. Yet, He can still heal, restore, and make whole, but it has to be His will, in His way and in His timing.

One thing we can cling to is truth! In John 8:32, it says, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” So if you’re struggling because you’re believing lies, if you know the truth, the truth will set You free. God’s Word also transforms us (Romans 12:2).

Let’s pray:

Dear Heavenly Father,
We know that apart from You, we are nothing, yet You love us with everlasting and unconditional love. And our greatest need You already accomplished. You took away our sin when You sacrificed Your Son to appease Your wrath so that we come boldly to the throne of grace where we can find help and grace in our time of need. God, we need You every second of every day; even if we don’t acknowledge it, we do, and we are helpless without You.

Father, You are the Lord who heals. You know every single person reading [hearing] this prayer. You know the number of hairs on their head, and You’re intimately acquainted with them and know the words they will speak before they open their mouth. God, before they ask for healing and wholeness, You already know what they are going to ask, and we acknowledge that You and You alone have the power to heal and restore them. We ask that if it is Your will, You will do just that. But we also know that Your will, no matter what it entails, is the best for us and for the greatest good for the longest amount of time.

I ask that You would help us to trust You with our entire lives and being. You know what You’re doing, and I ask that You would help us to get on board with what You want. We need Your help to do this. We believe You; help our unbelief. And when we doubt, help us to look at the cross and remember Your sacrifice on our behalf. We thank You for the hope of heaven and the peace that You provide us here, regardless of what we are facing. You are good, and You do good. Thank You! Amen!

03/15/2024

Your Daily Prayer - March 15, 2024

A Prayer Asking God for His Perspective
By Jodie Niznik

“Jesus turned to Peter and said… ‘You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God’s.’” - Matthew 16:23

Before Jesus said this, he stated plainly that he would suffer many things and then be killed. Peter wouldn’t stand for this, so he pulled Jesus aside and rebuked him. Peter had good intentions. He was attempting to protect Jesus, his Rabbi and friend, from pain and suffering. But Peter’s intentions were misguided. What seemed right and good to Peter wasn’t actually the truest right or the best good.

Think about it – what if Peter had succeeded in keeping Jesus from the pain of the crucifixion? This temporary relief would have created a ripple effect of devastating consequences from which we’d still be reeling today. Just like Peter, we need a perspective shift. We see things from our point of view, which is reasonable. It is, after all, our reference point. But what if we caught a glimpse of God’s perspective? How might this change the way we pray? How might this change how we wait on God or receive answers we don’t want?

It’s not that we shouldn’t pray boldly, asking God for what’s on our hearts. After all, God encourages us to do this. But after we pray these prayers, what if we pause and ask God to give us a different perspective than the one we are clinging to? Jesus modeled this when he prayed in the garden, asking God if there was any other way to accomplish his will. But then Jesus, in trust and surrender, said, “Not my will but yours be done.” (Luke 22:42)

It’s a great reminder that God’s ways are not always our ways, but his ways are always the best. Let’s go to God now and ask him to give us a glimpse of his perspective.

Let’s pray:

Lord Jesus, thank you for this lesson from Peter’s life. It’s easy to identify with Peter in this moment. We also want to protect those we love when we see them walking toward pain and hardship. And yet, in this moment, Peter standing in the way would have saved a moment of pain but created an eternity of loss.

Lord, there are many things we long for and have been praying for. Places where we need your help. Places where we deeply desire for you to step in and heal, restore, or solve a problem we are facing. So right now, Lord, we ask that you would help us open our hands on these things. We confess that we only see them from our limited perspective. We ask that you would give us a glimpse of your perspective. Help us to know and trust that even if we can’t see why things aren’t working out the way we desire, you are working them out for our good and your glory.

Lord, would you help us to recall a time when we wanted something deeply, but you had a different plan – and now, with the clarity that time often gives us, we can look back and see how much better your plan was than our own. Lord, would you allow this memory to help build our trust in you? Lord, help us take a deep breath and remember that you are working it all out – and there will come a day when we will understand that your plan is better than our own.

We may not understand your ways, but we know we can trust them. And so we declare again that we love you and trust you – and we say, not our will but yours be done. We pray all this in Jesus’ name, amen.

03/11/2024

Your Daily Prayer - March 11, 2024

A Prayer When You Feel Depleted
By Emma Danzey

Matthew 11:28-30 says, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Have you ever felt like everything came at you all at once? Have you been pushed to a point of burn out? Do you feel weary because of your own doing, or maybe just because of life circumstances in which you cannot control? Today we are going to pray for when we feel depleted. It happens to all of us at moments in our lives. There is no shame in coming to the cross of Jesus with nothing but open arms in surrender. In fact, that is a great place to be.

The feeling of depletion is not in itself a blessing, but when we take it to Christ, it can be turned into a testimony of the fullness of God. Let’s go before the throne of grace and ask the Lord to meet us in our personal situations. He cares for each of our needs.

Let's pray:

Omnipotent God,
We need Your strength today. Help us to look to you in our lack. You tell us in James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” We clearly need wisdom in our busy lives. Help us to know what to say yes and no to. Guide us in the circumstances surrounding our weary hearts and bodies.

We pray Psalm 23:1-3 over us, “You LORD are my shepherd, I lack nothing. You make me lie down in green pastures, You leads me beside quiet waters, You refresh my soul. You guide me along the right path for Your name's sake.” A shepherd sometimes carries a sheep. Father, please carry us through this season. We are exhausted, we are spent, and we are just plain done. Help us to rest and lie down in green pastures. You invite us to be still. Lead us, restore us, and guide us. We come to you broken, empty, and worn. In yet, You see all and know all. We are “hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed” (2 Corinthians 4:8-9).

Forgive us for any ways that we have taken on unnecessary burdens that we were not meant to carry. Lift the yoke of our sin, the sins of others, and just the broken world from our shoulders. Your yoke is easy and Your burden is light. Help us to hope in You again. We ask that You will renew our strength on wings like eagles, that you will help us to run and not grow weary and walk and not faint (Isaiah 40:31). For those of us who just need the strength for one day at a time right now, remind us that You are an ever-present help in time of need (Psalm 46:1). Lift our eyes up from the depletion and to Yourself. You Jesus are our Rock and our strength. Help us to be secure enough to rest in Your love. Give us enough courage to be vulnerable and rely on You. Help us not to lose sight of Your love and Holy Spirit power in our lives.

Whether we come to your with personal concerns or concerns about others, thank You that You hear us and that you care for us. We love you so much. We praise You that You would come to earth and fully experience what it is like to be depleted Yourself. Thank You that you never sinned. Thank You that You can relate to us in our pain and suffering. We ask that you would provide the physical, emotional, and spiritual rest and peace that we so desire. We praise You for hearing our cries and meeting us where we are at. Thank You that we can safely come to you as we are and be held and encouraged. Thank You too that we are changed when we come to You for the best. We love you and thank You in advance for the newfound strength and hope only You can provide to us in this season. In Jesus' name, amen.

03/04/2024

Your Daily Prayer - March 4, 2024

A Prayer For Clarity and Calm When You’re Feeling Flustered and Frustrated
By Keri Eichberger

“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” - Psalm 119:105

Have you ever felt desperate for a word of wisdom from God? Uncertain of what steps to take next or how to approach a specific situation? You may believe with all your heart that God has every answer you’re seeking and that his Word, all 800,000 of them in the Bible, is your greatest go-to for finding pearls of promising guidance. But, considering the vast sea of divine pages, you often find yourself overwhelmed with what verses to begin with or what words you might possibly apply on a given day at a given crossroads of choices.

First, let me applaud you if your initial reaction is going to the Word of God for personal promptings and help. Or if your auto-response is to drop to your knees in prayer when uncertainty and unease inundate you. Because his words and presence will never fail to be a light to your path.

I, on the other hand, haven’t always done either of these. In fact, it took me years to consult God first on every big dilemma, and especially the small decisions I felt flustered about. Case in point, early in my marriage, my husband received several at-work interruptions to counsel my conflicts with our young kids at home, assist my decisions over dinner options, or just plain help settle my soul when I felt troubled by tired toddlers. If it wasn’t Mike, my mom would be the recipient of such requests for resolve. Not that there’s anything wrong with eventually phoning a Christian friend for some sound assistance and wise counsel.

Who, or what, is your go-to when you’re feeling frazzled or needing advice? Is it your mom? Your spouse, best friend… or is it Jesus?

You know, I feel a bit embarrassed for ever reaching out initially to anyone other than our only constant companion. Because Jesus is absolutely always with us. Picture it. Not only is his Word readily available to you, but he’s literally right beside you, just waiting to help, to listen, to counsel, and lead you. I wonder if he’s hurt when we more or less ignore him or put up a hand that says, “I’ll get to you next, or when no one else answers.” Wow. Sorry, Lord.

But here’s what I’ve learned. When we do acknowledge his loving presence and ability to help. When we acknowledge him, look to him. That is when we finally find the calm and clarity we’ve been after from the moment we began to spiral into a fluster of confusion over how to respond to our latest concern.

When clarity is what you’re seeking, can I remind us both to pause and seek God. Seek him and his Word first in all things, and look and see all the things he will do. Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us to present our requests to God and that his peace will then guard our hearts. He absolutely loves to give us that peace and a sense of calm when we bring our struggles to him.

I know we all want to be 100% confident in our decisions. And at times, it can be difficult to discern God‘s definitive direction amidst the clutter and chaos of our days. But if you are in him and in his Word, I want to encourage you with something… As you are truly in him, you can trust that he is leading and lighting your path. You can trust the path, whichever one you choose. And you can rest there in his calming peace. Because he brought you where you are, and he won’t ever stop walking with you as you remain in him. You can trust him and his plans, and that they will always prevail for those of us in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:28) And that is you, dear child of God.

Let's pray:
Heavenly Father, Your Word is a guiding lamp on our path. You are a constant bright light along my entire life’s path. As I lean on you, and linger with you, you lead me and direct me. I am so thankful for your guidance that is always available. Please forgive me for when I forget that you are a wonderful counselor. That you are the best counselor. I want to make you first and to seek you first. Lord, I know you will never fail, that your word will never fail. Help me listen to your voice above all voices. I pray that I may fall more and more in love with you and your Word, and look more and more to you and your truths. Your promises and provisions offer clarity and a calming peace. I long for this peace. And Lord, you give it so freely, along with your rich wisdom, whenever I come to you. My hands and heart are open to receive your direction. Help me trust wherever you lead. Help me be confident that you will indeed be with me every step of the way no matter where I go. Thank you for your love, thank you for your ever-so-steady helping hand that never fails. In Your Son’s powerful name, Amen.

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