March 17, 1998

Psalm 27: 7-14

A Prayer of Praise

While the United States is, arguably, the best country in the world, life in it can be difficult at times. Economics, disease, hunger, and government are some of the problems that plague our country. These problems were also common among the people that Jesus walked and talked with. At times many of us feel overwhelmed with our own personal problems and with those of the world. It's easy for us to become "stressed out," or feel all alone. In David's Psalm, he told us not to feel alone because God is with us. He told us to have faith, not to despair, and to trust the Lord.

Knowing that God is always with us and that we can always trust in him is one of the most reassuring things to know. God is able to understand us, when no one else can. He is the one that remains constant and stable in our lives. When we are stressed out God wants us to turn to him and trust in him.

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Prayer: Dear Lord thank you for remaining steadily in our lives and walking through the tough times with us. Teach us to have faith in you and not to despair. Amen. [Yesterday |Lenten Index | Tomorrow]