Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Dear God,

When all is crashing around us, there is One to whom we can go for help.  Like the psalmist we can say, "The Lord is our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble."  It seems the world is tipping upside down.  Our nation is very divided.  Hatred and bitterness seem to grow daily.  Groups that once lived in peace now feel threatened.  Fear is at an all-time high.  Some people have turned to medications just to sleep at night.  Who can we trust? Our help is the Lord.

There are many things that can rock our personal world.  Loss of any kind can cause us to lose our footing.  If not emotionally and spiritually rooted and grounded, we can begin to wander, often taking us to dead ends.  But there is One who offers his hand, his love, and his mercy.  He can lead us out of the wilderness and into the valley of hope.

Merciful God,
rid us
of fear,
bitterness,
and hatred.
Lead us
to the valley
of hope.
Lead us
to living water.
Lead us
to faith.
Lead us
to you,
I pray.

Love, Andrea