THANKFUL

Wednesday 05/13/2020

Good morning, Jesus.

Lord, I am reminded of two truths that never change. First, I am trapped in a far from perfect world, which leads to, secondly, my plans are often disrupted by circumstances beyond my control. This is when I tend to complain. How quickly I forget Your sovereignty. My frustration of not being in control blinds me from seeing how You orchestrated these situations. Doubts of Your goodness run through my mind. Forgive me, Lord. Later, the Holy Spirit reveals how these “disruptions” were You working behind the scene on my behalf. What can I say but, “Wow, Jesus! You turned my frustrations into a blessing—again.”

Lord, we pray again for Your divine intervention in this COVID-19 pandemic. Bring an end to this virus. Eliminate this curse from the earth, and may it never return. Bless those who are infected with this virus and may they make a full recovery. Comfort the families and friends of those who lost loved ones to this illness. Help us use this time of lockdown to draw closer to You and our families. As challenging as it may be, help us set aside our phones and talk to one another again. Nothing is impossible for You, Lord God.

Forgive our sins, heal our nation, bring us back to You, heavenly Father.

Thankful You never stop working behind the scenes, Jesus. Amen.