July 12th, 2026

“Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life” (Psalm 23:6 KJV). I love those words but there have been times in my life when they didn’t seem real; times when it seemed like tragedy and disappoint dogged my steps and I was tempted to doubt the Lord’s gracious care. Nonetheless as I look back over my life I can see how the Lord has redeemed every situation no matter how impossible things seemed. Truly goodness and mercy have followed me all the days of my life!

“He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of his covenant.”

— Psalm 25:9-10 (NIV 1984)

Lord Jesus, I am praying for those who are struggling with disappointment and tragedy right now. Hold them close to Your heart until the storm passes. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.