Today’s Reflection:
We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down but not destroyed
II Corinthians 4:8-9 NKJV

Heavenly Father, I do not know what today will bring, but I know You do. Lead me not into temption but deliever me from all evil. Teach me. Instruct me in the way which I should go. Guide me with Your eye. I thank You for You are with me. I do not have to be afraid. When troubled on every side, help me not to be distressed. When perplexed, help me to trust in You and not give into despair. When I am being persecuted, help me to remember You have not forsaken me.  When struck down, keep me from being destroyed. You brought me up from the pit of despair. Lifted me out of the miry clay. Set my feet upon Jesus, the rock of my salvation. Make my footsteps firm so I do not fall into the pit of despair. Hear my crys, oh LORD. Answer me when I call. Shine Your face upon me. In Jesus’ Name Amen

Further Reflection:
James 4:14; Proverbs 27:1; Matthew 6:13; Psalms 32:8; Joshua 1:9; Psalms 23:4; Psalms 40:1-3; Psalms 18:2; Isaiah 61:1; Isaiah 65:24; Numbers 6:24-26