December 30th, 2021

Some years ago, we were facing some serious challenges and they were weighing heavy on my mind. No matter how much I prayed I couldn’t find any peace. Using the example of David, I strengthened myself in the Lord (1 Samuel 30:7). I opened my journal, and beginning with our first year in ministry, I listed all the times the Lord had intervened on our behalf. When I finished faith had replaced fear.

If you are nearly overwhelmed by the challenges you are facing let me encourage you to do what David did—strengthen yourself in the Lord!

“Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve my life;
you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies,
and your right hand delivers me.”

— Psalm 138:7 (NIV 1984)

Lord may your past faithfulness gave us confidence to face the future unafraid. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.